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3 Ingredient Creamy Yogurt Cake

3 Ingredient Creamy Yogurt Cake: Effortless, Delightfully Light

This 3 Ingredient Creamy Yogurt Cake is a light and indulgent dessert that only requires Greek yogurt, eggs, and cornstarch.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 2 hours
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Gluten-Free, Vegetarian
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • 2 cups Nonfat Vanilla Greek Yogurt Substitute with full-fat yogurt for a richer flavor.
  • 4 large Eggs Add structure and richness.
  • 1 cup Cornstarch Can be swapped with potato starch if needed.
Optional Toppings
  • Fresh Berries Add a burst of flavor and color.
  • Honey Drizzle Enhances the yogurt cake's flavors.
  • Sliced Almonds Adds a crunchy texture.

Equipment

  • oven
  • mixing bowl
  • whisk
  • spatula
  • Cake Pan
  • parchment paper

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 177°C (350°F) or set the air fryer to 160°C (320°F).
  2. Grease a 15 cm round cake pan with nonstick spray or butter, and line the bottom with parchment paper.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk together the nonfat vanilla Greek yogurt and large eggs until smooth and creamy.
  4. Gradually add the cornstarch into the mixture, whisking until the batter is smooth with no lumps.
  5. Pour the batter into the prepared pan, smoothing the surface with a spatula.
  6. Bake for 70-75 minutes in the oven or 20-23 minutes in the air fryer until puffed and lightly caramelized on top.
  7. Cool the cake at room temperature for 30 minutes before transferring it to the refrigerator.
  8. Chill the cake for at least 2 hours to enhance flavors and texture.
  9. When ready to serve, let the cake sit at room temperature for 15-30 minutes, and top with optional toppings.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 7gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 150mgSugar: 2gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 100mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Chill leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days, or freeze individual slices for up to 2 months.

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