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🌍Authentic French recipe from a France-based creator — ingredients and steps translated below
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Gâteau au yaourt

Cultural Context

Gâteau au yaourt, or yogurt cake, is a beloved French dessert that originated as a simple recipe for home bakers. Traditionally made using a yogurt container as a measuring cup, this cake is known for its moist texture and ease of preparation. It is often enjoyed as a snack or dessert, and its versatility allows for various flavor adaptations, such as adding citrus zest or chocolate chips. Today, it remains a staple in French households and is appreciated worldwide for its simplicity and deliciousness.

FrenchFRdessert
45 min
easy
6 servings
Servings4
1 pot de yaourt nature
1 pot de yaourt de sucre semoule
3 pots de yaourt de farine
3 œufs
1 sachet de sucre vanillé
1 sachet de levure chimique
1 pot d'huile neutre
Un citron
75g d’eau
30g de sucre en poudre
10g de jus de citron

plain yogurt

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Greek yogurt adds protein and creaminess while sour cream is often less expensive.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey is a natural sweetener, while brown sugar can be cheaper depending on the region.

flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber but may be more expensive than all-purpose.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Coconut oil is healthier, while canola oil is often cheaper.

1

Preheat the oven.

2

In a mixing bowl, combine the yogurt, sugar, flour, eggs, vanilla sugar, baking powder, and neutral oil.

3

Mix until smooth and well combined.

4

Pour the batter into a greased cake pan.

5

Bake in the oven until golden and a toothpick comes out clean.

6

While the cake is baking, prepare the lemon syrup by combining water, sugar, and lemon juice in a saucepan and heating until dissolved.

7

Once the cake is done, let it cool and then drizzle with lemon syrup.

Cooking Techniques

mixingbaking

Equipment Needed

cake panmixing bowlsaucepan

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Dietary

vegetarian

Allergens

milkeggswheat

Also Known As

Yogurt CakeGâteau de Yaourt
Local Name: Gâteau au yaourt

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