Description
Rhubarb Yogurt Cake is a moist and fluffy dessert that combines tart rhubarb with creamy yogurt and citrus zest. It’s easy to make and perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 eggs, room temperature
- 2/3 cups white sugar
- Juice of 1 medium-sized lemon (approx 2 tbsp)
- Zest of 1 medium-sized lemon
- 1 cup yogurt, room temperature
- 1 tbsp vanilla
- 1/3 cup + 2 tbsp flavorless oil
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 12 pieces rhubarb, cut into 6–8 cm each
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (176°C) and grease a loaf or 9-inch round cake pan. Line with parchment paper and grease again.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together 2 cups flour and 1 tsp baking soda. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, beat 2 eggs and 2/3 cup sugar with an electric mixer for 3–4 minutes until light and fluffy. Add lemon zest and beat for another 1–2 minutes.
- Add yogurt, vanilla, and lemon juice. Gently fold with a spatula until just combined.
- Gradually fold in the dry ingredients until a soft batter forms. Do not overmix.
- Pour batter into prepared pan. Scatter chopped rhubarb on top.
- Bake for 35–45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
- Let the cake cool in the pan for 10–15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
Notes
- Do not overmix the batter to keep the cake light and fluffy.
- Use room temperature ingredients for better blending.
- Sprinkling sugar on top of rhubarb before baking can create a caramelized topping.
- Substitute rhubarb with apples or berries for variations.
- Coconut oil or Greek yogurt can be used for flavor and richness.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: Rhubarb Yogurt Cake, Yogurt Rhubarb Cake, Moist Rhubarb Cake, Easy Rhubarb Cake, Spring Desserts