Famous French Yogurt Cake (Grandma’s Secret Recipe!)

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  • April 19, 2026

🧁✨ Famous French Yogurt Cake (Grandma’s Secret Recipe!)

Soft, moist, and incredibly easy—this classic French yogurt cake comes together in just minutes! 🍊💛
With a light, fluffy texture and rich flavor from yogurt, orange, and dried fruits, it’s the perfect everyday cake that always turns out right.


🧾 Ingredients

🥣 Cake Batter:

  • 3 eggs 🥚
  • A pinch of salt
  • 1 tsp vanilla sugar or vanilla extract
  • ¾ cup sugar (150g)
  • ½ cup sunflower oil (120ml)
  • ¾ cup yogurt (180g)
  • Zest of 1 orange 🍊
  • Juice of 1 orange
  • 2 cups flour (270g)
  • 1 tbsp baking powder (12g)

🍇 Add-ins:

  • Dried apricots
  • Dried cranberries
  • Chopped walnuts

🍥 Topping (Optional Glaze):

  • 4 heaped tbsp powdered sugar (80g)
  • 1–2 tbsp Greek yogurt

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1️⃣ Whip the Base

  • Beat eggs, salt, vanilla, and sugar for 2–3 minutes
  • Mixture should be light, creamy, and fluffy

2️⃣ Add Wet Ingredients

  • Mix in sunflower oil and yogurt
  • Add orange zest and juice

3️⃣ Add Dry Ingredients

  • Add flour in two stages
  • Mix in baking powder
  • Stir until smooth (don’t overmix)

4️⃣ Add Fruits & Nuts

  • Fold in dried apricots, cranberries, and walnuts

5️⃣ Prepare Pan

  • Use a 22 cm (8–9 inch) springform pan
  • Grease with butter and line with baking paper

6️⃣ Bake

  • Bake at 180°C (356°F) for 40–45 minutes
  • Toothpick should come out clean

7️⃣ Optional Glaze

  • Mix powdered sugar with Greek yogurt
  • Drizzle over the cooled cake for a soft, creamy finish ✨

💡 Why Everyone Loves This Cake

  • No complicated steps 🙌
  • Super soft & moist texture
  • Perfect balance of citrus + sweetness 🍊
  • Great for beginners and busy days

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