Apple Yogurt Cake

Ingredients

• 2 medium apples (peeled and diced)

• 2 eggs

• ½ cup sugar

• 1 cup plain yogurt

• ½ cup vegetable oil or melted butter

• 1½ cups all-purpose flour

• 1 tsp baking powder

• ½ tsp baking soda

• ½ tsp cinnamon (optional)

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• Pinch of salt

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F). Grease a baking dish or pan.

2. Mix wet ingredients: In a bowl whisk eggs and sugar until light. Add yogurt, oil, and vanilla. Mix well.

3. Combine dry ingredients: In another bowl mix flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.

4. Make batter: Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet mixture and stir until smooth.

5. Add apples: Fold the diced apples into the batter.

6. Pour into pan: Spread the batter evenly in the prepared baking dish.

7. Bake for 35–40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

8. Cool slightly, slice, and serve.

Q&A

Q: Can I use another fruit instead of apples?
Yes, pears, peaches, or berries work well in this cake.

Q: How do I make it sweeter?
Sprinkle 1–2 tablespoons sugar on top before baking or add a light honey drizzle after baking.

Q: Can I make it healthier?
You can replace half of the flour with whole wheat flour and reduce sugar slightly.

Q: How should I store it?
Keep it in an airtight container at room temperature for 1 day or refrigerate for up to 4 days.

Q: Can it be frozen?
Yes. Slice the cake, wrap pieces tightly, and freeze for up to 2 months.