Fluffy Homemade Yogurt Pound Cake

A moist, tender, and lightly sweet traditional yogurt cake made with fresh eggs, butter, and yogurt, featuring an option to bake in fresh fruit.

Ingredients

• 300 g flour
• 180 g sugar
• 3 eggs
• 120 g butter
• 200 g yogurt (raw or flavoured)
• Instant yeast
• Powdered sugar (optional)
• 100 g fruit of your choice (optional)

Directions

1. Beat the egg yolks with the sugar until pale and creamy.
2. Add the softened butter and stir until completely uniform.
3. Sieve in the flour to prevent lumps and stir until smooth.
4. Mix in the yogurt until fully incorporated.
5. In a separate bowl, whip the egg whites until stiff, then gently fold them into the batter.
6. Add the instant yeast and stir gently.
7. Pour the batter into a greased cake mold, optionally layering chopped fruit through the middle or on top.
8. Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C for about 45 minutes, checking frequently after 30 minutes.
9. Optionally sprinkle powdered sugar on top once cooled to create a thin crust.