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3 Ingredient Creamy Yogurt Cake (No Flour, Butter or Oil)

3 Ingredient Creamy Yogurt Cake (No Flour, Butter or Oil)

The 3 Ingredient Creamy Yogurt Cake is a simple, flourless dessert that delivers rich flavor and moist texture without traditional baking staples. With endless customization options, this cake is perfect for any occasion while remaining a healthier choice.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 23 minutes
Total Time 28 minutes
Servings 8

Ingredients
  

  • 1 2/3 cups 400 g of nonfat vanilla Greek yogurt
  • 4 large eggs
  • 4 tablespoons 32 g of cornstarch

Instructions
 

  • Spray the inside of a 6-inch round cake pan with cooking spray, then line it with a single large sheet of parchment paper that completely covers the interior and extends slightly above the edges of the pan. Press and crease the parchment as needed to adhere it to the pan's interior. It's fine if the parchment paper appears wrinkled and uneven around the edges, as this is intended for a rustic-looking cake, meaning the edges won't be perfectly round.
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine the yogurt and eggs, whisking until the eggs are fully incorporated. If you are adding sugar, mix it in at this stage. Then add the cornstarch and whisk until the batter is smooth. Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan.
  • For air fryer cooking, preheat the air fryer to 320°F (160°C) and bake for approximately 20-23 minutes. The cake should rise, and the batter should not jiggle or appear liquidy, with a caramelized surface. The cake may deflate slightly upon removal but should not shrink excessively. For oven baking, preheat the oven to 350°F (177°C) and bake for about 70-75 minutes, or until the cake is puffed, the batter is firm, and the surface has caramelized. Once taken out of the oven, the cake will start to deflate and may wrinkle.
  • Allow the cake to cool at room temperature for about 30 minutes before transferring it to the fridge for at least 2 hours before serving. I typically prepare mine the night before and let it chill overnight in the fridge, as this helps enhance the flavors. Take the cake out of the fridge about 15-30 minutes before serving to allow it to return to room temperature. If desired, drizzle with honey or another sweetener when serving.

Notes

This cake has a very low level of sweetness. If you prefer a sweeter cake, consider adding about 1/4 cup of granulated sugar to the batter (or 1/2 cup if you're using plain nonfat Greek yogurt with no added sugar). You can also drizzle honey on top before serving.
You can use either a 6-inch one-piece round cake pan or a 6-inch round springform pan. I personally use this 6-inch round cake pan.*
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See the post for more details on the differences between the air fryer and oven versions.