Chocolate French Yogurt Cake
This French-inspired Chocolate Yogurt Cake is tender, rich, and incredibly simple to make—all in one bowl. Greek yogurt adds moisture and a slight tang, while cocoa powder and chocolate chips create deep chocolate flavor in every bite. With no mixer required, this effortless cake is perfect for both spontaneous indulgence and easy entertaining.
Equipment
- 1 Medium Mixing Bowl
- 1 8" Cake Pan
Ingredients
- 1 Cup Brown Sugar
- 2 Eggs
- 1 Cup Greek Yogurt
- ½ Cup Neutral Oil
- 1 Teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- 2 Pinches Salt ~ ¾ Teaspoon
- ¾ Cup Cocoa Powder
- 1 Cup All Purpose Flour
- 1 Teaspoon Baking Powder
- ½ Teaspoon Baking Soda
- 1 Handful Chocolate Chips about ½ Cup
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and prepare an 8-inch cake pan (grease and line with parchment).
- In a bowl, whisk the eggs and oil until pale and foamy.
- Stir in sugar and mix well.
- Stir in the vanilla, yogurt, and salt until smooth, then add the cocoa powder and mix well.
- Add the flour, baking soda, and baking powder, stirring until fully combined, then whisk for 30 seconds to build structure.
- Fold in the chocolate chips and pour the batter into the pan.
- Bake for 30–40 minutes, or until the top springs back when gently pressed or a tester comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool in the pan for no more than 10 minutes, then invert onto a rack to cool completely.
- Serve warm or at room temperature.