Why You’ll Love This Recipe
✅ No butter or oil – Yogurt keeps it moist and tender
✅ Light & fluffy – Almost like a cross between cake and bread
✅ 5-minute prep – Just whisk and bake
✅ Customizable – Add lemon zest, chocolate chips, or nuts
Ingredients You’ll Need
(Makes 1 loaf – 8×4-inch pan)
Wet Ingredients:
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 cup (240g) plain yogurt (Greek or regular)
- ½ cup (100g) sugar (adjust to taste)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients:
- 1½ cups (190g) all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
(Optional: 1 tbsp lemon zest or ½ cup chocolate chips/berries)
Step-by-Step Instructions
1. Prep & Preheat
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a loaf pan and line with parchment paper.
2. Whisk Wet Ingredients
- In a bowl, beat eggs, yogurt, sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
3. Add Dry Ingredients
- Sift in flour, baking powder, and salt. Gently fold until just combined (don’t overmix!).
- Fold in add-ins like chocolate chips if using.
4. Bake to Golden Perfection
- Pour batter into the pan and smooth the top.
- Bake 40-45 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
5. Cool & Slice!
- Let cool 10 minutes in the pan, then transfer to a wire rack.
- Slice when completely cool (if you can wait!).
Pro Tips for the Best Cake Bread
Extra fluffy? Separate eggs—whip whites to stiff peaks, then fold in last.
Lemon version? Add zest + 1 tbsp lemon juice to wet ingredients.
Chocolate twist? Replace 2 tbsp flour with cocoa powder.
Freeze for later? Wrap slices tightly—thaw at room temp or toast.
FAQs
Can I use plant-based yogurt?
Yes! Coconut or almond yogurt work, but the texture may be denser.
Why did my bread sink?
Overmixing or underbaking—check doneness with a toothpick!
Can I make this gluten-free?
Sub GF flour blend 1:1 + ½ tsp xanthan gum.
Serving Ideas
Breakfast: Toast lightly and spread with honey butter
Dessert: Top with whipped cream & fresh berries
Ice cream sandwich: Slice and layer with vanilla ice cream
Final Thoughts
This Egg Yogurt Cake Bread is magically soft, simple, and satisfying—proof that the best recipes often have the fewest ingredients!
Warning: You’ll want to bake it weekly.