Description
This 3-Ingredient Creamy Yogurt Cake is a viral sensation for a reason. It is incredibly soft, custard-like, and melts in your mouth, resembling a crustless cheesecake. Naturally gluten-free and oil-free, it requires only sweetened yogurt, eggs, and cornstarch. It’s the perfect light dessert that feels indulgent but is surprisingly healthy.
Ingredients
1 ⅔ cups (400g) sweetened vanilla Greek yogurt (see notes if using plain)
4 large eggs
4 tablespoons (approx. 40g) cornstarch (cornflour), sifted
Instructions
1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 6-inch (15cm) round cake pan with parchment paper. Ensure the paper comes up the sides, as the cake will rise slightly before settling.
2. Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk the sweetened yogurt and eggs together until the mixture is completely smooth and creamy.
3. Add Cornstarch: Sift the cornstarch directly into the bowl to prevent lumps. Whisk vigorously until fully incorporated and the batter is silky.
4. Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan. Tap the pan gently on the counter to release any large air bubbles. Bake for 35–50 minutes. The top should be golden brown and the center should be set (it may still jiggle slightly like Jello).
5. Cool & Chill: Remove from the oven. The cake will deflate slightly as it cools—this is normal. Let it cool completely at room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours (or overnight) before serving. Chilling is essential for the creamy texture.
Notes
Yogurt Choice: Sweetened vanilla yogurt works best for flavor. If you use plain unsweetened yogurt, you must add about ¼ to ⅓ cup of sugar, honey, or sweetener to the batter.
Pan Size: A small 6-inch pan is ideal to get a nice height. If using a larger pan (8-inch), the cake will be thinner and bake faster (check around 30 minutes).
Texture: This is not a fluffy sponge cake; it is a custard cake similar to a flan or crustless cheesecake.
Storage: Keep leftovers refrigerated. It tastes even better the next day.
- Prep Time: 5
- Cook Time: 45
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 95
- Sugar: 8
- Sodium: 40
- Fat: 3
- Saturated Fat: 1
- Unsaturated Fat: 2
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 12
- Fiber: 0
- Protein: 6
- Cholesterol: 90