Our Greek yogurt cake is a timeless favorite that will win your heart! Its light and airy texture, combined with a touch of tanginess from the yogurt, makes every bite a heavenly experience. This classic treat is perfect for any occasion!

If you love this Greek Yogurt Cake, you will also love our Bougatsa from ChaniaTsoureki Bread, or Pistachio Baklava!

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Why this recipe sings

  • It’s delicious. Indulge in our Greek yogurt cake, a beloved classic that never fails to delight! With its wonderfully light and airy texture, this cake is perfect for elevating any occasion, whether you’re celebrating a special milestone or simply enjoying a sweet moment at home.
  • It’s easy. You don’t even need a mixer; just a large bowl, a whisk, and a spatula will do.

Here is what you need

  • Eggs
  • Butter
  • Sugar
  • Greek yogurt
  • Self-rising flour
  • Vanilla extract
  • Icing sugar

How to make it

Preheat the oven to 180ยฐC / 356ยฐF.

Butter a large (12- to 13-cup) Bundt pan, dust the interior with flour, and tap out the excess.

Cake batter and a whisk.

Whisk together the sugar, melted butter, eggs, and vanilla.


Whisking cake batter.

Add the yogurt and orange juice.

Shifting flour into cake batter.

Shift in half of the self-rising flour and combine it with a spatula. Add the rest of the flour and combine.


Pouring cake batter into a bunt cake pan.

Pour the cake batter into the buttered pan.

Bake the cake for 50 to 60 minutes, and a tester inserted into the center comes out clean.

A cake in a bunt pan, over a wire rack.

Set the cake in the pan on a rack to cool for 15 minutes…

A bunt cake on a wire rack.

… then turn the cake out onto the rack. Allow the cake to cool completely, and dust with icing sugar. Serve with Madagascar vanilla ice cream or whipped cream if desired. Enjoy!

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A Greek yogurt cake with a piece taken out on a bronze wire rack on a table.

Greek Yogurt Cake

by Jenny | The Greek Foodie
Our Greek yogurt cake is a timeless favorite that will win your heart! Its light and airy texture, combined with a touch of tanginess from the yogurt, makes every bite a heavenly experience. This classic treat is perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine Greek
Servings 10
Calories 439 kcal

Equipment

  • a large Bundt pan 12 cup

Ingredients
  

  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 cup butter 250 grams, melted plus more for the pan
  • 2 cups sugar
  • โ…” cup Greek yogurt 200 grams
  • 2 cups self rising flour 500 grams plus a bit more for the pan
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • icing sugar

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 180ยฐC / 356ยฐF.
  • Butter a large (12- to 13-cup) Bundt pan, dust the interior with flour, and tap out the excess.
  • Whisk together the sugar, melted butter, eggs, and vanilla.
    Add the yogurt and orange juice.
  • Shift in half of the self-rising flour and combine it with a spatula. Add the rest of the flour and combine.
  • Pour the cake batter into the buttered pan.
    Bake the cake for 50 to 60 minutes, and a tester inserted into the center comes out clean.ย 
  • Set the cake in the pan on a rack to cool for 15 minutes then turn the cake out onto the rack.ย 
    Allow the cake to cool completely, and dust with icing sugar.ย 
  • Serve with Madagascar vanilla ice cream or whipped cream if desired. Enjoy!

Notes

  • Instead of using vanilla extract, use a vanilla bean. Open it lengthwise with a knife and peel it with a spoon to collect the seeds inside. Add them to the mixture while whisking the butter with the sugar.ย 
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The nutritional analysis is only an estimate based on available ingredients and the recipeโ€™s preparation.ย 

Nutrition

Calories: 439kcalCarbohydrates: 58gProtein: 6gFat: 21gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 115mgSodium: 174mgPotassium: 65mgFiber: 1gSugar: 40gVitamin A: 663IUCalcium: 25mgIron: 1mg
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