Description
Light & Fluffy Yogurt Cloud Cake is a heavenly dessert that feels like biting into a fluffy cloud. This delightful cake, made with Greek yogurt, is incredibly light yet bursting with flavor. Perfect for gatherings or a sweet treat for yourself, it’s sure to impress everyone at the table. With its airy texture and simple ingredients, this cake is a must-try for bakers of all skill levels.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 3 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1/4 cup melted butter
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Zest of 1 lemon (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8-inch round cake pan and line with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
- In another bowl, beat eggs until frothy; gradually add sugar and mix until creamy. Stir in melted butter and Greek yogurt until smooth.
- Gently fold dry ingredients into wet mixture using a spatula, being careful not to overmix.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: For added flavor, use flavored Greek yogurt or top with fresh fruits and honey. Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days.