Here’s a moist and fluffy Yogurt Cake recipe made in an air fryer—easy, quick, and perfect for a light dessert or tea-time treat.
Air Fryer Yogurt Cake Recipe
Ingredients:
1 cup plain yogurt (Greek or regular, unsweetened)
½ cup sugar (adjust to taste)
2 eggs
⅓ cup vegetable oil (or melted butter)
1 ¼ cup all-purpose flour
1 ½ tsp baking powder
½ tsp baking soda
1 tsp vanilla extract
Pinch of salt
Optional: zest of 1 lemon or orange for extra flavor
Optional Add-ins:
Chopped nuts, berries, or chocolate chips (about ¼ cup)
Equipment:
Air fryer (with cake/baking function)
6-inch or 7-inch cake pan (fits in your air fryer)
Mixing bowls, whisk, spatula
Instructions:
Preheat Air Fryer:
Set to 160°C (320°F) for 3–5 minutes.
Prepare the batter:
In a mixing bowl, whisk together yogurt, sugar, and eggs until smooth.
Add oil and vanilla extract, mix well.
Sift in flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Mix until just combined.
(Do not overmix.)
Fold in zest and any optional add-ins.
Prepare the pan:
Grease the cake pan or line with parchment paper.
Pour and level:
Pour the batter into the pan. Tap lightly to remove air bubbles.
Bake:
Place the pan in the air fryer basket.
Air fry at 160°C (320°F) for 25–30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
(Check at 25 minutes to avoid overbaking.)
Cool:
Let the cake rest in the pan for 10 minutes.
Remove and cool on a wire rack.
Serving Suggestions:
Dust with powdered sugar
Serve with whipped cream or Greek yogurt and berries
Drizzle with honey or a lemon glaze
