Portuguese Yogurt Cake
Light, moist, and incredibly easy to make, Portuguese Yogurt Cake is the ultimate crowd-pleaser for any occasion. This traditional recipe combines simple pantry staples—plain yogurt, granulated sugar, and all-purpose flour—with a vibrant twist of fresh lemon zest for a subtly citrusy aroma and flavor. Its tender crumb comes from a perfect balance of eggs and vegetable oil, while a touch of powdered sugar (optional) adds a delicate finishing touch. Ready in just 50 minutes from start to finish, this one-bowl cake is ideal for serving alongside coffee, tea, or as a simple dessert. Perfect for beginner bakers and seasoned pros alike, this Portuguese classic delivers deliciously fluffy results every time.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 125 grams plain yogurt
- 200 grams granulated sugar
- 250 grams all-purpose flour
- 4 large eggs
- 100 milliliters vegetable oil
- 10 grams baking powder
- 1 lemon lemon zest
- 20 grams powdered sugar (optional, for dusting)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and grease a 9-inch (23 cm) round cake pan or line it with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the yogurt and granulated sugar until smooth.
Add the eggs one at a time, whisking well after each addition, until fully incorporated.
Slowly pour in the vegetable oil while continuing to whisk until the mixture is uniform.
In a separate bowl, sift together the flour and baking powder.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing gently with a spatula or whisk until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
Fold in the lemon zest for a bright, citrusy aroma and flavor.
Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan, spreading it evenly with a spatula.
Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Once the cake has cooled, dust it lightly with powdered sugar if desired and serve. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2890 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 111.7 g | 143% | |
| Saturated Fat | 20.5 g | 102% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 56.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 752 mg | 250% | |
| Sodium | 1352 mg | 59% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 427.6 g | 155% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.9 g | 28% | |
| Total Sugars | 230.2 g | ||
| Protein | 57.6 g | 115% | |
| Vitamin D | 5.6 mcg | 28% | |
| Calcium | 390 mg | 30% | |
| Iron | 15.2 mg | 84% | |
| Potassium | 856 mg | 18% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
