Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Light and Airy: The texture is soft and fluffy, like a cloud, perfect for a light dessert.
- Delicately Sweet: It’s not too sweet, so you can enjoy it with fresh fruits or whipped cream.
- Versatile: Perfect for serving plain, or dress it up with fruit or a drizzle of honey for added indulgence.
Ingredients
For the Cake:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup yogurt
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Zest of 1 lemon (optional)
Instructions:
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line an 8-inch round cake pan.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Prepare Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together the eggs, yogurt, sugar, oil, vanilla, and lemon zest (if using).
- Combine: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined.
- Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool & Serve: Let the cake cool, then top with powdered sugar or fresh berries.
Servings and Timing
- Servings: 8
- Total Time: 45 minutes (including baking and cooling)
Variations
- Add-ins: Fold in berries, chocolate chips, or nuts before baking for extra texture.
- Gluten-Free: Swap the flour with a gluten-free flour blend for a gluten-free version.
Storage
- To Store: Keep leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2-3 days.
- To Freeze: Freeze slices wrapped in plastic for up to 2 months.
Conclusion
This Light & Fluffy Yogurt Cloud Cake is a perfect treat for any occasion. Its airy texture, combined with the slight tang of yogurt, makes it a refreshing dessert that you’ll come back to time and time again! Whether you serve it plain or with a topping, it’s a light yet satisfying dessert that everyone will love.

Light & Fluffy Yogurt Cloud Cake
- Author: Amy
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-35 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Dessert, Cake
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Description
Light & Fluffy Yogurt Cloud Cake is a soft and airy dessert with a slight tang from yogurt. Perfect for any occasion, this cake is light yet satisfying, making it the ideal treat when you crave something refreshing and subtly sweet.
Ingredients
For the Cake:
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
3 large eggs
1 cup yogurt
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1 tsp vanilla extract
Zest of 1 lemon (optional)
Instructions
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Preheat the Oven:
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Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line an 8-inch round cake pan.
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Mix Dry Ingredients:
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In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
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Prepare Wet Ingredients:
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In another bowl, whisk together the eggs, yogurt, sugar, oil, vanilla, and lemon zest (if using).
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Combine:
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Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined.
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Bake:
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Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
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Cool & Serve:
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Let the cake cool, then top with powdered sugar or fresh berries.
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Notes
Variations:
Add-ins: Fold in berries, chocolate chips, or nuts before baking for extra texture.
Gluten-Free: Swap the flour with a gluten-free flour blend for a gluten-free version.
Storage:
To Store: Keep leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2-3 days.
To Freeze: Freeze slices wrapped in plastic for up to 2 months.