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Simple 5-Ingredient Delight

Simple 5-Ingredient Delight

Whip up a Simple 5-Ingredient Delight cake fast with pantry staples—light, fluffy, and perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 170
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Basic Ingredients
  • 3 large eggs
  • 150 g Greek yogurt
  • 150 g all-purpose flour
  • 100 g granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 0.5 teaspoon baking powder
  • a pinch salt
Optional Add-ins
  • q.s. lemon zest
  • q.s. ground cinnamon
  • q.s. chocolate chips
  • q.s. fresh berries

Equipment

  • Loaf pan or round cake pan
  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk or hand mixer
  • Spatula
  • Cooling rack

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a loaf pan or a 6-inch round cake pan with parchment paper.
  1. In a large bowl, beat the eggs and sugar until pale and fluffy, about 2–3 minutes.
  1. Stir in the yogurt and vanilla extract until smooth.
  1. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
  1. Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined.
  1. Add any optional ingredients (like lemon zest, cinnamon, or chocolate chips) carefully.
  1. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
  1. Bake for 30–35 minutes, or until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
  1. Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Calories: 170kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 5gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1.5gCholesterol: 55mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 6mgIron: 6mg

Notes

This cake stays moist for days thanks to the yogurt. Store wrapped in plastic wrap or in an airtight container.
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