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Easy Everyday Cake

This delightful cake combines yogurt and orange zest to create a flavorful treat perfect for any occasion. Quick and easy to make, it's a delicious way to satisfy your sweet tooth.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Batter Ingredients
  • 2 large eggs
  • 125 g granulated sugar (½ cup)
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 70 ml vegetable oil (⅓ cup)
  • 150 g plain yogurt (⅔ cup)
  • 1 zest orange from 1 orange
  • 450 g all-purpose flour (3½ cups)
  • 1 tsp baking powder (1 teaspoon)

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a large bowl, beat eggs and sugar until creamy.
  2. Add the pinch of salt and oil, mixing well.
  3. Incorporate the yogurt and orange zest into the mixture.
  4. Sift in the flour and baking powder, mixing gently until combined.
  5. Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). Grease and flour a cake pan.
Baking
  1. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 25 minutes, or until the cake is golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  2. Let cool for a few minutes in the pan, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  3. Slice and enjoy!

Notes

Serve dusted with powdered sugar, drizzled with glaze, alongside vanilla ice cream, or with fresh berries. This versatile cake can also be enjoyed for breakfast or as a snack. Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days or freeze for up to a month.