Ingredients
Cake batter
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup sugar
- 3 eggs
- 1 cup plain yogurt
- ½ cup vegetable oil or melted butter
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- Pinch of salt
Topping
- 2–3 apples, thinly sliced
- 1–2 tablespoons sugar (for sprinkling)
- Optional: cinnamon or apricot jam glaze
Why This Cake Is So Good
This recipe works perfectly because:
✔ Yogurt keeps cake extra moist
✔ Oil makes it soft for days
✔ Apples add natural sweetness
✔ Simple ingredients
✔ Looks bakery-style with zero effort
It’s basically foolproof.
Even beginners get perfect results.
Step 1 – Prep the Apples
Peel apples (optional, you can keep skin too).
Slice thinly.
Thin slices bake better and look prettier.
Place aside with a squeeze of lemon so they don’t brown.
Step 2 – Mix Wet Ingredients
In a large bowl whisk:
- eggs
- sugar
- yogurt
- oil or butter
- vanilla
Whisk until smooth and creamy.
No mixer needed.
Just a whisk or spoon.
Step 3 – Add Dry Ingredients
Add:
- flour
- baking powder
- salt
Mix gently until combined.
Do NOT overmix.
Stop once batter is smooth.
Overmixing makes cake dense.
You want light and fluffy.
Step 4 – Prepare the Pan
Grease a round cake pan.
Line with parchment paper for easy removal.
Pour batter inside.
Spread evenly.
Step 5 – Decorate with Apples
This is the fun part 😄
Arrange apple slices on top.
Press slightly into batter.
You can:
- make flower pattern
- spiral
- lines
- random
Sprinkle a little sugar or cinnamon.
This creates a golden caramel top.
Looks fancy but takes 2 minutes.
Step 6 – Bake
Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F).
Bake for 35–45 minutes.
Check with toothpick.
If clean → ready.
Top should be:
✔ golden
✔ slightly glossy
✔ apples soft
Smells amazing too.
Step 7 – Optional Glaze (Bakery Shine)
While cake is warm, brush with:
- warm apricot jam
or - honey + water
This gives a beautiful shiny finish like a bakery cake.
Totally optional but looks stunning.
Step 8 – Cool & Serve
Let cool 10–15 minutes.
Remove from pan.
Slice and serve warm or room temperature.
Perfect texture:
- soft crumb
- juicy apples
- light sweetness
So comforting.
Taste & Texture
Expect:
- moist
- fluffy
- light
- tender
- slightly caramel apple top
Not heavy like butter cake.
More like soft café cake.
Perfect for everyday eating.
Pro Tips
Use yogurt (not milk)
More moisture and softness.
Thin apple slices
Cook evenly.
Don’t overbake
Keeps cake tender.
Let cool slightly before cutting
Prevents crumbling.
Flavor Variations
Cinnamon Apple
Add 1 tsp cinnamon to batter.
Lemon Fresh
Add lemon zest.
Almond Style
Add almond extract + sliced almonds.
Chocolate Chip
Add chocolate chips inside.
Nutty
Add walnuts or pecans.
Storage
Room temp: 2 days
Fridge: 5 days
Freezer: 2 months
Still soft next day thanks to yogurt.
Great for meal prep snacks.
When To Make This
Perfect for:
- breakfast cake
- tea time
- family dessert
- guests
- quick baking cravings
- Ramadan or holidays
Super simple but looks impressive.
Final Thoughts
This soft apple yogurt cake is one of those recipes you’ll memorize after making once. Easy, quick, moist, and beautiful every time.
Honestly… it’s the type of cake you make on a lazy afternoon and suddenly the whole house smells like a bakery.