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Strawberry Vanilla Yogurt Cake

The perfect cake for any occasion— this incredibly soft cake features tangy yogurt and fresh strawberries that create a perfect balance of flavors. A light, flavorful treat for any sweet tooth!

Ingredients
  

Strawberry Cake

  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tbsp lemon zest
  • 1 cup yogurt
  • ½ cup vegetable oil
  • 2 tsp vanilla
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3 tsp baking powder
  • pinch of salt
  • 16 oz strawberries quartered

Glaze

  • ½ cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp milk add more if needed

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 375F, grease and line an 8" springform pan with parchment paper. Set aside.
  • In a large mixing bowl, using an electric mixer, beat together the eggs with sugar on high speed for 3 minutes or until pale and fluffy. Add in the lemon zest, yogurt, oil, and vanilla and beat on low speed until combined.
  • Slowly whisk in the flour, baking powder and salt until no streaks remain. Do not overmix. Fold in the strawberries, saving a few halves for the top.
  • Pour the batter into the prepared pan. Cover the surface with a few strawberry halves. Bake at 375˚F for 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Allow the cake to rest in the pan for 15-20 min before removing. Run a thin spatula around cake edges to loosen from pan. Rhen transfer to a cake platter.
  • Make the glaze in a cup by mixing together the powdered sugar and milk until you reach the desired consistency.
  • To serve, dust the cake powdered sugar and a drizzle of the glaze. Enjoy!