Everyday Cake
This is a simple, one-bowl loaf cake that's moist and dense. The combination of oil and yogurt keeps it from drying out for several days. It's a straightforward recipe for a basic, reliable cake.
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Ingredients
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- Zest of 1/2 lemon
- 3 large eggs
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 7 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup plain yogurt or sour cream
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350F. Grease 9x5 inch loaf pan and line with parchment paper, leaving overhang.
- Whisk flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and lemon zest in large bowl.
- Make well in center, add eggs, oil, melted butter, and vanilla.
- Mix until smooth, then fold in yogurt until just combined.
- Pour batter into pan and smooth top.
- Bake 50-55 minutes until golden and skewer comes out clean.
- Cool in pan 15 minutes, then remove to wire rack and cool completely before slicing.
Notes
Use sour cream as alternative to yogurt. Batter will be thick.
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