SOFT YOGURT CAKE without butter, an easy and quick breakfast cake, perfect for an afternoon snack; a light grandmother’s bundt made with oil and scented with lemon.
The other day I wanted to prepare a simple cake for breakfast — something soft, fragrant and above all easy to make. So I prepared this soft yogurt cake without butter, one of those recipes that always works and fills the kitchen with a wonderful scent while it bakes in the oven.
It’s the classic grandmother’s bundt, but even lighter because it’s made with oil and yogurt instead of butter. The result is a soft, tall cake intensely scented with lemon, perfect to enjoy at breakfast with milk or coffee or as an afternoon snack with a cup of hot tea. It’s one of those homemade grandmother’s cakes that everyone agrees on and that disappear quickly from the table.
Follow me in the kitchen today — here’s the soft yogurt cake without butter.
- Difficulty: Very easy
- Cost: Very inexpensive
- Preparation time: 15 Minutes
- Portions: 8 Pieces
- Cooking methods: Oven
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: All seasons
Ingredients
- 3 eggs
- 2 cups all-purpose flour (the one you usually use)
- 3/4 cup + 2 tbsp sugar
- Half packet baking powder
- 1/2 cup plain natural yogurt
- 7 tbsp vegetable oil
- 3 tbsp lemon juice
- lemon zest
- salt
Steps
Preheat the oven to 356°F. Butter and flour a bundt pan (22–24 cm) — about 8.7–9.4 in (roughly 9–9½ in) — or lightly grease it with a little oil.
In a large bowl whip the eggs with the sugar for 3–4 minutes until pale and frothy.
Add the yogurt, the oil, the lemon zest and the lemon juice. Mix well.
Sift together the flour, baking powder and salt and incorporate them gradually into the batter, stirring until smooth.
Pour into the pan and bake for about 35–40 minutes. Do the toothpick test: it should come out dry. Let cool, then dust with powdered sugar.
Enjoy
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SOFT YOGURT CAKE without butter
Tips for an even softer cake
Use room temperature eggs.
Don’t overwork the batter after adding the flour.
If you want more aroma, add a packet of vanilla powder.
– Use plain natural yogurt to obtain a softer texture.
– Oil makes the cake softer and moister than butter.
– Add zest from untreated lemons for a more intense aroma.
– Don’t overmix the batter to keep the cake soft.
– Let the cake cool completely before slicing to get perfect slices.
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FAQ SOFT YOGURT CAKE without butter
Why use yogurt in the cake?
Yogurt makes the batter softer and lighter, helping the cake stay tender for longer.
Can butter be replaced with oil in cakes?
Yes, oil is a valid alternative because it makes cakes lighter and often even more tender.
How to get a tall and soft bundt cake?
The secret is to whip the ingredients well and not to open the oven during baking.
Can I flavor the yogurt cake?
Yes, you can add lemon or orange zest or vanilla to change the aroma.
How long does the soft yogurt cake last?
It stays soft for 2-3 days if stored in an airtight container.
