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Yogurt Cake (Gâteau au Yaourt)

This classic French cake, traditionally measured using an empty yogurt jar (pot), is shown here in two versions from Gâteau: The Surprising Simplicity of French Cakes.

🍰 Version 1 (Classic Plain)

Yogurt Cake Version 1

🧂 Ingredients (Version 1)

  • 🦠 1 jar (125 g) whole plain yogurt
  • 🥚 3 large eggs
  • 🍬 2 jars (200 g) granulated sugar
  • 🌾 3 jars (180 g) all-purpose or cake flour
  • 💨 2 tsp baking powder
  • 🛢 1 jar (0.5 cup) canola oil

🍳 Cookware (Version 1)

  • 1 8.5 x 4.5 inch loaf pan
  • 1 mixing bowl

📝 Instructions (Version 1)

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350°F. Butter and flour an 8.5 x 4.5 inch loaf pan.

Step 2

Empty the 1 jar of whole plain yogurt from its little jar into a mixing bowl. Add the eggs and whisk to combine. Using the empty yogurt jar as a measuring cup, add 2 jars of granulated sugar. Whisk well. Whisk in 3 jars of all-purpose or cake flour and the baking powder, then whisk in 1 jar of canola oil until homogeneous.

Step 3

Pour into the prepared pan and bake for 35 to 45 minutes, or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean.

🍋 Version 2 (Vanilla & Lemon)

Yogurt Cake Version 2

🧂 Ingredients (Version 2)

  • 🦠 1 jar (125 g) whole plain yogurt
  • 🥚 3 large eggs
  • 🍦 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 🍋 1 lemon, zested
  • 🍬 2 jars (200 g) granulated sugar
  • 🌾 3 jars (180 g) all-purpose or cake flour
  • 💨 2 tsp baking powder
  • 🧂 0.25 tsp salt
  • 🛢 1 jar (0.5 cup) canola oil

🍳 Cookware (Version 2)

  • 1 8.5 x 4.5 inch loaf pan
  • 1 mixing bowl

📝 Instructions (Version 2)

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350°F. Butter and flour an 8.5 x 4.5 inch loaf pan.

Step 2

Whisk the 1 jar of whole plain yogurt and eggs together in a mixing bowl. Whisk in the vanilla and lemon zest. Add the 2 jars of granulated sugar and whisk to thoroughly combine. Add the 3 jars of all-purpose or cake flour, baking powder, and salt and whisk just to combine. Add the 1 jar of canola oil and whisk until homogeneous.

Step 3

Pour into the prepared pan and bake for 35 to 45 minutes, or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean.

💡 Notes

This cake can also be made in an 8-inch springform or a 9-inch round cake pan: * A 9-inch cake will take around 30 to 35 minutes to bake. * An 8-inch round cake will take closer to 40 minutes. * A medium loaf pan takes between 35 and 45 minutes.

🔗 Source

  • Gateau: The Surprising Simplicity of French Cakes

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