Simple Yogurt Cake Recipe: How to Make Yogurt Pound Cake

• Butter or nonstick spray for greasing the pan
• 1½ cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• 1 cup sugar
• ½ cup plain whole milk yogurt
• 3 large eggs
• ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
• ½ cup vegetable oil, such as canola

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.

2. 2

   Grease an 8½-inch loaf pan or 8-inch cake pan with butter or nonstick spray.

3. 3

   In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.

4. 4

   In a large bowl, whisk together the sugar, yogurt, eggs, and vanilla until well combined.

5. 5

   Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and stir to incorporate.

6. 6

   Using a rubber spatula, fold in the oil.

7. 7

   Scrape the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top with the rubber spatula.

8. 8

   Bake the cake until a cake tester or toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean, about 40 minutes for a round cake or 50 minutes for a loaf cake.

9. 9

   Place the pan on the wire rack and let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer the cake to the wire rack to cool to room temperature.

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