Vanilla Yogurt Cake

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this cake is very light and moist.  changing the flavors to your liking is great as well.  adding almond extract for an almond yogurt cake with a sprinkling of sliced almonds on top, or lemon extract for a lemon yogurt cake with some lemon zest.  yum.

  • total Time: 01h 05min
  • prep time: 20 minutes
  • cook time: 45 minutes
  • yield: 16 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 cup unsalted butter – softened
  • 2 cups white sugar
  • 3 eggs 
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 2 1/4 cups all purpose flour 
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 8 ounces of vanilla yogurt 
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar 

Instructions

  • preheat oven to 350 degrees.  butter a 10 inch bundt pan. dust the pan lightly with flour.
  • in a small bowl, blend together the flour, baking soda and salt. set aside.

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  • in a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until well blended.

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  • beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.

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  • blend in the vanilla yogurt.

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  • gradually mix in the flour mixture until just incorporated.  be careful not to overmix.

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  • pour batter into the prepared bundt pan.

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