Fluffy Yogurt Cake

Slice of easy yogurt cake dusted with powdered sugar, showing a light, moist crumb and golden-brown edges on a white plate.

This fluffy yogurt cake is light, airy, and gently sweet. Full-fat Greek yogurt and whipped egg whites create a soft Japanese-style crumb.

Recipe Developer-Estefania

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 50

Total Time 1 5

Ingredients

▢ 400 g plain full-fat Greek yogurt at room temperature
▢ 4 medium egg yolks at room temperature
▢ 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
▢ 1 teaspoon baking powder
▢ 3 tablespoons cornstarch
▢ 4 medium egg whites at room temperature
▢ ⅛ teaspoon salt
▢ 1 tablespoon powdered sugar for optional dusting

Instructions

Line the base and sides of a solid 8-inch (20 cm) round cake pan with parchment paper. Extend the parchment above the rim. Preheat a oven to 320°F / 160°C.
Whisk 4 medium egg yolks with 3 tablespoons granulated sugar until pale and creamy. Mix in 1 teaspoon baking powder and 3 tablespoons cornstarch. Add 400 g plain full-fat Greek yogurt and ⅛ teaspoon salt, then whisk until smooth.
Beat 4 medium egg whites in a separate clean bowl until stiff peaks form. Gently fold them into the yogurt mixture in three additions without deflating the batter.
Pour the batter into the prepared pan. Bake for 40 minutes. Reduce the temperature to 285°F / 140°C. Bake for another 10 minutes, until a skewer inserted into the centre comes out clean.
Turn off the oven and leave the fluffy yogurt cake inside for 10 minutes. Transfer the pan to a wire rack and cool completely. Remove the cake and dust it with 1 tablespoon powdered sugar before serving, if desired.

Notes

Extend the parchment: Bring the parchment above the pan rim to support the cake as it rises.

Use a clean bowl: Keep the egg-white bowl completely free from grease and yolk so the whites whip properly.

Protect the air: Stop beating when the whites hold stiff peaks. Overbeating or rough folding can reduce the cake’s rise.

Cool gradually: Leave the cake in the switched-off oven for 10 minutes, then cool it completely in the pan. Some settling is normal. Complete cooling is not included in the total time.

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