Description
A soft and airy cake made with yogurt and apples, offering a moist texture with delicate vanilla and cinnamon flavors perfect for brunch or a light dessert.
Ingredients
- 2 large eggs
- 2/3 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup plain yogurt
- 1/3 cup melted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 cups peeled and chopped apples
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 175°C (350°F) and grease an 8-inch cake pan.
- Whisk eggs and sugar until pale and smooth.
- Add yogurt, melted butter, and vanilla; mix until combined.
- In another bowl, combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
- Gently fold dry ingredients into wet mixture.
- Add chopped apples and mix lightly.
- Pour batter into prepared pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 34–40 minutes until golden and set.
- Cool for 10 minutes, then transfer to a rack before slicing.
Notes
- Avoid overmixing to keep the cake light and airy.
- Use firm apples for best texture.
- Add lemon zest or nuts for variation.
- Store at room temperature up to 2 days or refrigerate up to 5 days.
- Warm slices slightly before serving for best flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 34-40 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: International
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 170mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
