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Moist one-bowl yogurt cake made with brown sugar, olive oil and butter—an easy French-style bake that’s ready in under an hour for dessert or afternoon tea.
There’s something wonderfully comforting about a simple one-bowl yogurt cake—especially one enriched with brown sugar, olive oil, and melted butter for extra moisture and depth. This French-style classic comes together in minutes and bakes into a soft, tender crumb that’s perfect for afternoon tea, quick desserts, or an everyday treat.
The brown sugar adds a hint of caramel, the yogurt keeps everything light and moist, and the olive oil brings a subtle fruitiness that makes each slice feel a little special. Best of all? No complicated steps and no mixers required unless you want to use one! ✨
If you enjoy easy bakes with big flavour, this one ticks all the boxes. It’s:
This recipe is also a great base for pairing with seasonal fruit, whipped cream, ice cream, or a simple dusting of sugar.
The combination of brown sugar + yogurt + olive oil gives:
Unlike many yogurt cakes that use only oil, this version blends olive oil and melted butter to achieve the best of both:
The result is an everyday French-inspired cake that feels just a touch more indulgent.
Try it:
It keeps beautifully for days, staying moist without drying out.
For new bakers and seasoned bakers alike, this one-bowl recipe proves that you don’t need complicated techniques for outstanding results. Whether it’s a weekday treat, a quick dessert for guests, or a cosy weekend bake, this cake is one you’ll want to make again and again.
Happy baking! ✨🍰
Moist one-bowl yogurt cake made with brown sugar, olive oil and butter—an easy French-style bake that’s ready in under an hour for dessert or afternoon tea.

Bring the eggs, yogurt and butter to room temperature so the batter mixes smoothly.
Start checking for doneness at 30 minutes; a skewer should come out clean.
Add vanilla, citrus zest or chocolate chips to customise the flavour.
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Preheat the oven to 180°C (360°F). Grease and flour an 8–9 inch tin.
Add all ingredients to a stand mixer fitted with a flat beater.
Mix until smooth, scraping the bowl once or twice.
Pour into the tin and level the top.
Bake for 35 minutes or until a skewer comes out clean.
Cool in the tin for 10 minutes, then transfer to a rack.
10/3/2025
Lovely base recipe. Also works in a loaf tin.
6/15/2025
Great texture. I added lemon zest—delicious.
4/2/2025
Really moist and so easy. We ate it warm with berries!
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Serving Size: 1 slice (1/8 of cake)
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