3 Ingredient Yogurt Cake
on Feb 24, 2024
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This 3 Ingredient Yogurt Cake is the perfect cross between flan and Basque cheesecake. You don’t need a mixer, flour, butter, or oil to make it. Just a few simple ingredients and you’re good to go. The fact that it’s a healthy and low-calorie option is just the icing on the cake (pun intended 😉)!
Why You’ll Love 3 Ingredient Yogurt Cake
The cake’s texture is soft and creamy, while the taste is rich and tangy, with a subtle sweetness that is perfectly balanced. At first glance, this cake may look like a cheesecake, but the texture is quite different. It has a custard-like consistency that is slightly firmer, yet still incredibly creamy.
How to Prepare
🔥 Preheat the oven to 350F (175C).
🥣 In a bowl, mix the yogurt and eggs until well combined.
🥚 Add pure vanilla extract and cornstarch to the mixture and whisk until smooth.
🍞 Pour the batter into a loaf pan lined with parchment paper.
♨️ Bake for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
🍓 Allow the cake to cool, then top with fresh berries, maple syrup, or honey before serving.
Nonna’s Tip 🍯
This cake is NOT very sweet. It is mildly sweet and tangy from the yogurt so I like to add toppings like maple syrup and honey. I suggest using vanilla yogurt if you want a sweeter cake or even adding sugar to the batter.
Variations and Substitutions for 3 Ingredient Yogurt Cake
This easy 3 Ingredient Yogurt Cake can be adjusted to suit your taste preferences and dietary needs. I have not tried all of these alternatives, so you may need to experiment and adjust the quantities.
- For a sweeter cake you can use flavored yogurt such as vanilla or coconut. You could also add 1/4 cup of sugar to the batter.
- Top the cake with a drizzle of 🍫 chocolate sauce, a dollop of whipped cream, or a dusting of powdered sugar for an extra decadent cake.
- Add spices such as cinnamon, nutmeg, or cardamom to the batter for a different flavor profile.
Similar Recipes
This delicious 3 Ingredient Yogurt Cake has a lovely custard texture that you’ll find in several other recipes, like my Custard Oatmeal.
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Custard Baklava
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Custard Cake Recipe
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Best Served With
- Coffee or tea 🫖
- Fresh berries such as 🍓 strawberries, raspberries or blackberries
Common Questions
My 3 Ingredient Yogurt Cake can be stored in the fridge for a few days.
You can add 1/4 cup of sugar to the batter if you are looking for a sweeter option and don’t want a lower-sugar 3 Ingredient Yogurt Cake.
For this cake recipe, you can use plain regular yogurt, Greek yogurt, or flavored yogurt such as vanilla or coconut.
You are welcome to try dairy-free yogurt, but I have not tried this, so you will have to experiment and adjust quantities. I believe that it should work, but don’t know for sure. If you try this recipe with dairy-free yogurt, let me know in the comments!
After about 50-60 minutes of baking, the cake should be golden and set. When you insert a toothpick, it should come out clean.
After baking, you’ll notice the cake will start to deflate and wrinkle, but don’t worry, that’s completely normal!
I let my 3 Ingredient Yogurt Cake cool at room temperature for around 30 minutes, then transfer it to the fridge for at least 2 hours before serving. This helps the flavors develop and gives the cake a firmer texture. But you don’t have to do this, so if you can’t resist trying it right away, you might find that the texture is more eggy and not as sweet.
3 Ingredient Yogurt Cake
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Ingredients
- 1.5 cups yogurt (plain or vanilla), (315 grams)
- 4 eggs
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract, optional
- 5 tablespoons cornstarch, (55 grams)
Instructions
- Note: This cake can be made with vanilla yogurt or any flavored yogurt like coconut. The cake will turn out sweeter if the yogurt is flavored. You can also add 1/4 cup of sugar to the plain yogurt if you don't want a lower-sugar option.
- Preheat the oven to 350F (175C).
- In a bowl, add the yogurt and eggs. Whisk well.
- Add the pure vanilla extract and cornstarch. Whisk again until the batter is completely smooth.
- Pour it into a lined loaf pan and bake for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let it cool and top with fresh berries, maple syrup, or honey! Enjoy.
Notes
- For a sweeter cake you can use flavored yogurt such as vanilla or coconut. You could also add 1/4 cup of sugar to the batter.
- Top the cake with a drizzle of 🍫 chocolate sauce, a dollop of whipped cream, or a dusting of powdered sugar for an extra decadent cake.
- Add spices such as cinnamon, nutmeg, or cardamom to the batter for a different flavor profile.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
was a complete hit at the party I just went to. Completely demolished. Had all the aunties saying “not too sweet” and even my picky brother asking for more.
I used plain Greek yoghurt (also added chai spices) and served mine with a side of mixed berries, custard, yoghurt, and pistachios. Will be making more in the future 🙏🙏
Aw Azalia, this is AMAZING! Thank you for sharing that with me.
Hi, I’m wondering how far in advance I could make this recipe please?
Hi Cathy! This cake will keep in the fridge for about 3 days. 😊
This worked exactly as written, thanks!
Can I add a mashed banana to sweeten the cake?
Hi Nancy, I’m worried the banana will change the texture of the cake. If you want more sweetness, you could try using flavored yogurt such as vanilla or coconut. You could also add 1/4 cup of sugar to the batter.
I am making this right now…………. I know it will be good..I only had 2 eggs so I cut recipe in half…I will continue this later!!!!,
Hope you love it Mary 🙂
This was perfect! I used non fat vanilla Greek yogurt for some sweetness and added a little candied orange peel that I had on hand along with a pinch of salt. The result was lovely — a not-too-sweet, slightly citrusy, rich-feeling, slightly custardy dessert that paired perfectly with fresh berries. Considering the ingredients, this cake would be great for breakfast or snack time… really any time you feel like. My teen with the giant sweet tooth also said that the cake was really good (we rarely agree on desserts). Being gluten free, it can be difficult finding dessert recipes that are quick and simple with minimal ingredients that also feel like a treat. This fit the bill! Thanks for the recipe. I will be making this again!
You had me at ‘cake for breakfast!’ ❤️ The vanilla yogurt and candied orange peel sound like wonderful additions! 🙌
What size loaf pan?
Hoping it’s 1 lb pan (4.5 x 8.5 in) as that’s what I have
That’s perfect!
There are no measurements for the ingredients – how much cornflour is required? How much yoghurt?
Hi Barb, please scroll all the way down to the recipe card, which includes ingredient measurements 💗
Ok I just made this & it rose, then deflated… and the toothpick is clean so the cake it out. But the texture is far from cake. More like basque cheesecake like from the inside. Like a baked custard. Is that right? Coz I’m confused
Hi Lisha, sounds like you nailed it! I actually describe it as a “cross between flan and Basque cheesecake.” It should be custard-like. 💗
Hi
I am gluten sensitive and dairy sensitive as well. I’m more worried about the gluten would you say this 3 ingredient cake is gluten free?
Do have gluten free recipes too?
Thanks
Hi Lezlie, yes, all of the ingredients are gluten-free in this recipe. Yogurt is a dairy product. You are welcome to try dairy-free yogurt, but I have not tried this, so you will have to experiment and adjust quantities.
You’ll find lots of gluten free and dairy free recipes by searching for those keywords on my site.