Immerse yourself in the delightful experience of baking an airy, light, and tantalizingly flavorful yogurt sponge cake. This beautifully simple cake strikes the perfect balance of sweetness, making it a great choice for any occasion or simply an everyday dessert. Follow our step-by-step instructions to master this treat in your kitchen.
Ingredients:
- ¾ cup (150 grams/ 5.3 oz) granulated sugar
- 1 cup (250 grams/ 8.8 oz) plain yogurt or plain Greek yogurt
- ½ cup (125 ml) of any neutral-tasting oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cups (180 grams/ 6.3 oz) flour
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
- 3 large eggs
Instructions:
- Begin by preparing your cake pan. Generously oil a 9-inch cake pan. Add a tablespoon of flour, tapping it around to ensure the pan is fully coated. Shake off any excess flour and set the pan aside.
- In a sizable mixing bowl, combine granulated sugar, oil, plain yogurt, and a teaspoon of vanilla extract. Stir these components until they’re thoroughly blended.
- Next, sift in one and a half cups of flour, along with baking powder, salt, and freshly grated nutmeg. Stir the mixture until it’s just combined, being careful not to overmix. As soon as the dry ingredients are moistened, stop mixing.
- The next step is to incorporate the eggs. Add the eggs one at a time, ensuring each egg is fully blended into the batter before adding the next. Don’t be concerned if your batter seems light and thin; this is expected and will result in the desired airy texture.
- Pour the batter into your prepared pan, smoothing the top with a spatula. Gently tap the pan on your counter a couple of times to release any air bubbles in the batter.
- Bake the cake in a preheated oven at 350°F (180°C) for approximately 35 minutes. The cake will be perfectly baked when it pulls away from the sides of the pan and a skewer inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes. Then, carefully invert it onto a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
Serve this exquisite Airy Delicacy, a yogurt sponge cake that is sure to impress with its irresistible texture and exceptional flavor. Whether enjoyed as is or adorned with a dusting of powdered sugar or a dollop of whipped cream, this cake is a true treat. Happy baking!