Gâteau au Yaourt Recipe
- 5 Minutes Prep 40 Minutes Total
- 8 Servings
Gâteau au Yaourt, a.k.a Yogurt Cake, is a traditional French dessert similar to pound cake or plain sponge cake. Light, moist and slightly tangy from the yogurt, it can be flavored to your liking with vanilla extract, citrus, chocolate – you name it! Best of all, you don’t even need measuring tools to make it; simply use an empty Oui yogurt jar for the perfect amounts. It’s one of the easiest cakes to bake with kids or if you’re looking for something quick and tasty to throw together. Try our Gâteau au Yaourt recipe below!
Ingredient List
- 1 Oui Jar Vanilla French Style Yogurt
- 2 cups white sugar
- 3 cups flour
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
Preparation
- Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C).
- Mix the yogurt, sugar and eggs in a bowl.
- Add flour and baking powder, then stir in the oil.
- Flavor with vanilla or lemon zest, if desired.
- Pour into a greased cake pan.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until golden and a toothpick comes out clean.
Tips
- Got a sweet tooth? Try topping your Yogurt Cake with jam or your favorite spread.
- Add a crunch to your cake by sprinkling chopped nuts or seeds on top before baking.
- Swap lemon zest for orange zest or opt for chocolate to switch up the flavor.
- Experiment with other yogurt flavors like Pina Colada for the summer or Cinnamon & Apple for the fall.
- Looking for a dairy-free alternative? Try our Dairy Free Vanilla, Strawberry, Raspberry or Mango flavors.
- Serve with whipped cream and your favorite fruit for the ultimate treat.
- Transform any leftover slices into a trifle by layering with custard and fruit.