Strawberry Yogurt Cake
A moist and tender cake made with fresh strawberries and creamy yogurt, perfect for a light dessert or afternoon snack.
- Author: sarra
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 1 9-inch cake 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups fresh strawberries, chopped
- 1 tbsp all-purpose flour (for coating strawberries)
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan.
- In a bowl, whisk together 1 1/2 cups flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a separate large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- Mix in yogurt and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing just until incorporated.
- Toss the chopped strawberries with 1 tbsp flour to prevent sinking, then gently fold into the batter.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and spread evenly.
- Bake for 40–45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Use fresh, ripe strawberries for best flavor.
- Can substitute sour cream for yogurt if desired.
- Dust with powdered sugar or glaze once cooled for extra sweetness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/10 of cake)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: strawberry yogurt cake, easy strawberry cake, yogurt dessert, moist fruit cake