Cyril Lignac, France's favorite chef, masterfully shows that simplicity creates the most memorable flavors. He's revitalized the timeless yogurt cake—that cherished childhood recipe we all baked with pride. Ideal for snacks with friends, family brunches, or breakfast, it's effortless to prepare using pantry staples. Whip up this irresistible treat today!
Yogurt Cake Recipe by Cyril Lignac
Ingredients for Cyril Lignac's Yogurt Cake:
- 1 pot of plain yogurt
- 1 pot of caster sugar
- 3 pots of flour
- 3 eggs
- 1 sachet of vanilla sugar
- 1 packet of baking powder
- 1 pot of peanut or sunflower oil
- Zest of 1/2 lemon
Steps to Prepare Cyril Lignac's Yogurt Cake
- Preheat the oven to 180°C (thermostat 6). Finely chop two or three strips of lemon zest from the rind.
- In a bowl, mix the yogurt and eggs. Using the yogurt pot as your measure, add the caster sugar and whisk well. Incorporate the baking powder, flour, vanilla sugar, and zest until smooth, then stir in the oil.
- Butter and flour a cake mold, pour in the batter, and bake for 25 to 30 minutes. Unmold and cool slightly before serving.
Tip: Swap lemon for orange or grapefruit zest for a fresh variation.
