5 31 Published Sep 23, 2024 In the book, the author talks about that fact that many French children learn to make French yogurt cake (also known as “gâteau au yaourt”) at a young age because it’s so easy — you don’t need measuring cups or a scale. You just use your yogurt container to measure the ingredients. How easy is that?!
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
So Easy – The beauty of this recipe is that you really don’t need any measuring tools. You’ll use the yogurt container to measure out all the ingredients, keeping things simple and fuss-free. Perfect for kids – This is the perfect recipe to get your kiddos involved in! There’s no measuring cups involved. All they have to do is use the yogurt container to measure, dump and mix! Healthier – My version of this cake is naturally sweetened with maple syrup instead of white sugar and we’re using way less than the traditional recipe calls for. Moist and tender – Thanks to the yogurt, the cake stays super moist and tender like my pound cake recipe just without the butter and white sugar.
yogurt – the key ingredient that makes this cake super moist and light. You’ll need one 5.3oz container of Greek yogurt. I recommend using plain, whole milk yogurt for the best results. I recommend using a 5.3oz container of FAGE Total 5% Whole Milk Greek Yogurt. Make sure to keep the container as you’ll use it to measure the rest of your ingredients! oil – I recommend using a neutral oil like avocado oil or olive oil. Canola oil and vegetable oil will also work. The oil keeps the cake rich and moist. maple syrup – naturally sweetens the cake without refined sugar. Feel free to use honey if that’s what you have on hand. eggs – you’ll need three eggs to bind the ingredients and give the cake structure. flour – either all-purpose flour or whole wheat pastry flour will work well for this recipe! Since we’re using the yogurt container to measure the flour, you’ll need three 5.3oz containers of the flour to make this cake. baking powder – helps the cake rise and become fluffy.
Find the full ingredient list with measurements in the recipe card below.
How to Make French Yogurt Cake
How to Serve
This yogurt cake is insanely good on its own so feel free to eat it by the slice without any fancy toppings, but here are some additional ways to serve it up:
With yogurt and fruit: I’ve had a slice of this yogurt cake for breakfast served with a scoop of Greek yogurt and fresh berries and the combo is SO good! With powdered sugar: Add a light dusting of powdered sugar just before serving for a touch of sweetness. Bonus points: It also makes the cake look extra fancy without any effort! With whipped cream: A little whipped cream (or coconut whipped cream) on top takes this cake from simple to indulgent. With ice cream: If serving this cake for dessert, it would be delicious with a scoop of your favorite ice cream and a drizzle of chocolate sauce or this date caramel sauce. Make a trifle: Cut the yogurt cake into cubes and layer with fruit, pudding (or whipped cream) for a beautiful dessert.
How to Store the Cake
You can store this yogurt cake at room temperature for 2-3 days in an airtight container or in the fridge for up to 1 week. For longer storage, you can store the loaf in the freezer for up to 3 months. I recommend slicing the loaf before freezing so you can easily pull out one slice at a time. To enjoy, just thaw it in the fridge overnight!
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