Blueberry Yogurt Morning Cake
Blueberry Yogurt Morning Cake is a moist, tender, and flavorful breakfast or brunch cake combining the tangy creaminess of yogurt with juicy fresh blueberries. Easy to bake using simple ingredients, this cake offers a balanced sweetness, soft crumb, and beautiful appearance with bursts of blueberry throughout. Perfect for cozy mornings or special occasions.
- Author: Barbara
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Dry Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- Optional: 1 teaspoon lemon zest
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup plain yogurt (preferably Greek yogurt, at room temperature)
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs (at room temperature)
- ⅓ cup vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Other Ingredients
- 1 cup fresh blueberries (rinsed and patted dry)
- Prepare Ingredients and Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a loaf pan or line it with parchment paper. Gather all ingredients and rinse blueberries carefully, patting them dry to prevent excess moisture in the batter.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and optional lemon zest until well combined. This ensures your rising agents and flavors are evenly distributed.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate medium bowl, mix the yogurt, sugar, eggs, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy. This creates the flavorful base for your cake.
- Incorporate Wet and Dry Mixtures: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ones and fold gently with a spatula until just combined. Avoid overmixing to keep the cake tender and soft.
- Add Blueberries: Gently fold the fresh blueberries into the batter, being careful not to crush them and stain the batter excessively.
- Bake the Cake: Transfer the batter to your prepared pan and smooth the top. Bake for 40 to 50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let the cake cool for 10 minutes before removing it from the pan.
Notes
- Use ripe, fresh blueberries for best flavor and texture.
- Don’t overmix the batter to keep the cake tender; stir just until combined.
- Bring eggs and yogurt to room temperature before mixing for a consistent texture.
- Toss blueberries in a bit of flour before folding into the batter to prevent sinking.
- Check oven temperature with a thermometer to ensure even baking.
- Substitute fruits like raspberries, blackberries, or chopped strawberries if desired.
- Use gluten-free flour blend with xanthan gum for gluten-free version.
- Reduce sugar or use natural sweeteners like honey or maple syrup for lighter sweetness.
- Replace yogurt with coconut or plant-based yogurt for a dairy-free option.
- Add spices like cinnamon or cardamom to the batter for warm flavor.
- Optional add-ins: chopped nuts or chocolate chips folded in with blueberries.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/8 of cake)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: blueberry cake, yogurt cake, breakfast cake, morning cake, moist cake, brunch cake, easy baking