🍫 Yogurt Cake with Chocolate Chips
Creamy, Soft, Moist — You Will Fall in Love with Every Bite
This yogurt cake is one of the simplest and most delightful desserts you can make. The yogurt keeps the crumb extremely moist, the chocolate chips add a touch of indulgence, and the whole recipe comes together in minutes. No mixer needed!
🧈 Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups (190 g) all-purpose flour
- 1 cup (200 g) sugar
- 1 cup (240 g) plain yogurt (Greek or regular)
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) vegetable oil
- 3 large eggs
- 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- 3/4 cup (130 g) chocolate chips
- Optional: extra chocolate chips for topping
🥣 Instructions
1. Prepare the pan
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease and flour an 8-inch (20 cm) cake pan or line it with parchment paper.
2. Mix the wet ingredients
In a large bowl, whisk together:
- Eggs
- Sugar
- Yogurt
- Oil
- Vanilla
Whisk until smooth and creamy.
3. Combine dry ingredients
In a separate bowl, mix:
- Flour
- Baking powder
- Baking soda
- Salt
Add the dry mixture into the wet ingredients and whisk until just combined.
Do not overmix.
4. Add chocolate chips
Sprinkle the chocolate chips with 1 teaspoon of flour (to prevent sinking), then fold them into the batter gently.
5. Pour and bake
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan.
- Add extra chocolate chips on top if desired.
- Bake for 35–45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
6. Cool and serve
Let the cake cool for 10 minutes in the pan, then transfer to a rack.
Serve warm or at room temperature.
🍰 Texture & Taste
- Soft
- Moist
- Creamy
- Lightly sweet
- Loaded with melted chocolate chunks
It tastes even better the next day!
✨ Tips for the Perfect Yogurt Cake
- Use room-temperature ingredients for a smoother batter.
- Greek yogurt gives a denser cake; regular yogurt gives a lighter, fluffier crumb.
- Want extra richness? Add 2 tbsp sour cream.
- For a healthier version, swap half the flour with oat flour.
❤️ Perfect For:
- Breakfast
- Snack
- Dessert
- Lunch boxes
- Coffee & tea
