Description
Easy Chocolate Yogurt Cake is a moist and fluffy chocolate cake made with creamy yogurt for extra richness and tenderness. This easy chocolate cake recipe uses simple ingredients to create a soft, flavorful dessert perfect for everyday baking or special occasions.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup plain yogurt
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- ½ cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease or line a cake pan.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix sugar and eggs until smooth.
- Add yogurt, vegetable oil, milk, and vanilla extract; whisk until well combined.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients and mix until smooth (do not overmix).
- Pour batter into prepared pan and spread evenly.
- Bake for 30–35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
- Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before serving or frosting.
Notes
Yogurt keeps the cake extra moist and tender.Avoid overbaking to maintain a soft texture.Use Greek yogurt for a slightly richer, denser cake.
