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Yogurt Cake (Gâteau au Yaourt)

Recipe by JustInCooking

A simple, fluffy French yogurt cake that can be flavored with orange zest, vanilla, and a splash of Grand Marnier. Perfect for any occasion, it stays moist, can be frozen slice‑by‑slice, and requires only a few pantry staples.

EasyFrenchServes 8

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Source Video
1h 20m
Prep
42m
Cook
15m
Cleanup
2h 17m
Total

Cost Breakdown

$3.28
Total cost
$0.41
Per serving

Critical Success Points

  • Rubbing sugar with orange zest and vanilla seeds to develop aroma
  • Chilling the batter for 45 minutes before baking
  • Baking at the correct temperature (165 °C fan) and checking doneness with a skewer

Safety Warnings

  • Handle the hot oven and pan with oven mitts to avoid burns.
  • Grand Marnier contains alcohol; keep away from children.
  • Use a sharp knife carefully when demoulding.

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