☕ Moist Coffee Yogurt Marble Cake
A soft, tender marble cake with rich coffee swirls and a light yogurt flavor. Perfect with a cup of coffee or tea!
🛒 Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups (250 g) all-purpose flour
- 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- 2 tbsp instant coffee granules
- 1 tsp cocoa powder (optional, for a darker swirl)
Wet Ingredients
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup (240 g) plain yogurt
- ½ cup (120 ml) vegetable oil
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp strong brewed espresso or coffee
🥣 Instructions
1. Prepare
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease and line an 8-inch (20 cm) round cake pan.
2. Mix the Dry Ingredients
In a large bowl, whisk together:
- Flour
- Sugar
- Baking powder
- Salt
- Instant coffee granules
3. Add the Wet Ingredients
Add:
- Eggs
- Yogurt
- Oil
- Vanilla
Mix until smooth. Do not overmix.
4. Make the Coffee Batter
- Remove about ⅓ of the batter into another bowl.
- Stir in the brewed espresso and cocoa powder (if using).
5. Create the Marble Effect
- Pour the plain batter into the prepared pan.
- Spoon the coffee batter over the top.
- Use a knife or skewer to gently swirl the two batters together.
6. Bake
Bake for 40–50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
7. Cool
- Let the cake cool in the pan for 10–15 minutes.
- Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
🍽️ Serving Suggestions
- Dust with powdered sugar.
- Serve with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.
- Enjoy with hot coffee, cappuccino, or tea.
💡 Tips
- Use full-fat yogurt for the moistest texture.
- Don’t over-swirl the batter or you’ll lose the marble pattern.
- Store in an airtight container for up to 4 days, or freeze slices for up to 2 months.
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Bake Time: 45 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
Servings: 8–10 slices