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Easy orange yogurt cake loaf with orange zest
Marwa

Easy Orange Yogurt Cake

A fluffy, moist cake made with plain yogurt and fresh orange juice and zest—simple, everyday elegance.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: European, French-inspired
Calories: 240
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cake Batter
  • 1 cup plain yogurt whole‑milk or low‑fat
  • 1½ cups all‑purpose flour sifted
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 3 eggs room temperature
  • ½ cup vegetable oil
  • ¼ cup fresh orange juice about 1 large orange
  • 1 tbsp orange zest
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Equipment

  • 8‑inch round cake pan or loaf pan
  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Measuring cups & spoons

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350 °F (175 °C). Grease and flour an 8‑inch pan (round or loaf).
  2. In a large bowl, whisk yogurt, sugar, eggs, oil, orange juice, zest, and vanilla until smooth.
  3. Sift in flour, baking powder, and salt. Fold until just combined—avoid overmixing.
  4. Pour batter into prepared pan and smooth top.
  5. Bake 30–35 minutes (loaf) or 25–30 minutes (round), until golden and a toothpick comes out clean.
  6. Let cool in pan 10 minutes, then transfer to wire rack to cool completely.
  7. Optional: Whisk ½ cup powdered sugar with 1–2 tbsp orange juice to make glaze. Drizzle over cooled cake.
  8. Slice and serve with tea or fresh fruit. Store covered at room temperature for 2 days or refrigerate up to 5 days.

Notes

This cake is wonderfully moist thanks to the yogurt. For variation, add poppy seeds, chopped nuts, or swap the glaze for a light cream cheese frosting. Also delicious served warm with a dollop of yogurt or whipped cream.