Yogurt Cake

Yogurt Cake is a light, moist, and tender cake that uses plain yogurt as a key ingredient, often mixed with flour, eggs, sugar, and oil or butter. It's a popular and simple homemade dessert found in many variations across European and Middle Eastern cuisines, prized for its delicate tang and soft crumb.

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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This cake is typically moderate in carbohydrates and fat, with the yogurt contributing some protein and calcium. A standard slice generally falls in the 250-350 calorie range, depending on the specific recipe and portion size.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	290 kcal
Protein	6 g
Carbs	38 g
Fat	13 g
Fiber	0.5 g
Sugar	22 g
Sodium	220 mg
Calcium	120 mg
Iron	1.2 mg
Potassium	150 mg
Vitamin A	80 µg
Vitamin B12	0.4 µg
Riboflavin (B2)	0.2 mg
Phosphorus	100 mg
Selenium	8 µg

Per 1 slice (120 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

What makes yogurt cake unique is its use of yogurt as both a moisture agent and a subtle flavor enhancer, creating a tender texture without the heaviness of some butter-based cakes. Nutritionally, the yogurt can slightly lower the glycemic impact compared to other sugary cakes and adds a probiotic element, though much of it is baked off.