Chocolate Yogurt Cake Recipe
Chocolate Yogurt Cake Recipe is a moist, flavorful dessert made with yogurt, cocoa powder, flour, sugar, eggs, and oil. The yogurt adds tenderness and keeps the cake fresh longer. This recipe balances rich chocolate with a subtle tang, creating a soft crumb and deep flavor. It’s a simple, satisfying cake perfect for sharing or enjoying anytime.
Equipment
- Mixing bowls (1 large, 1 medium)
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Whisk or electric hand mixer
- Spatula
- 9-inch round/square cake pan
- Parchment paper (optional)
- Cooling rack
- Toothpick (for testing doneness)
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups 190g all-purpose flour (or whole wheat pastry flour)
- ½ cup 45g unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ¼ tsp salt
- 1 cup 200g granulated sugar
- ¾ cup 180g plain Greek yogurt
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup 120ml vegetable or canola oil
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup 120ml milk (optional, for a lighter batter)
Instructions
- Set your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a cake pan and, if you prefer, line the bottom with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, sift together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and sugar. In a separate large bowl, whisk together the yogurt, eggs, oil, and vanilla extract until smooth. If you’re including milk, add it at this stage and mix thoroughly.
- Slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients. Stir gently using a spatula or whisk until everything is just combined. Avoid overmixing.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan, spreading it out evenly. Place in the oven and bake for 35 to 40 minutes. Check doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center it should come out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
- Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Optional finishing touches: dust with powdered sugar, drizzle with ganache, or add your preferred chocolate frosting.