You Only Need 3 Baking Staples To Turn Greek Yogurt Into A Fluffy Breakfast Cake

If you're tired of eating Greek yogurt bowls (with fruit and granola) for breakfast and want more creative ways to enjoy it, use this popular high-protein yogurt to make a noteworthy snack cake. While you can certainly give Greek yogurt more protein, texture, and flavor with a scoop of protein powder and a variety of mix-ins like chocolate chips and nuts, you can also combine plain Greek yogurt with a few simple baking ingredients to make a moist and delicious oven-baked cake. After all, who doesn't love to eat sweet, baked treats for breakfast? All you need to transform Greek yogurt into a light and airy breakfast cake is eggs, corn starch, and a preferred sweetener.

When combined with a moisture-rich liquid and applied to heat, corn starch thickens and takes on a sturdy, gelatinous consistency. Specifically, in regards to this breakfast cake, together, corn starch and yogurt produce a light and tender cake with a custard-like texture. And fortunately, this four-ingredient cake is quick and easy to throw together.

All you need to do is combine one and a half cups of Greek yogurt with four eggs, five tablespoons of corn starch, and a small amount of sweetener like sugar or honey. Upon whisking, pour the batter into a lightly-greased loaf pan lined with parchment paper and bake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 45 to 60 minutes. Just make sure to test the cake's doneness with a toothpick or knife before removing it from the oven.

To prepare a delicious cake every single time, make sure to prepare this recipe with whole milk, full-fat Greek yogurt. This variety gives Greek yogurt cake a creamier texture and a more solid consistency. In terms of sweeteners, while sugar is a popular option, if you're worried about it fully dissolving, feel free to sweeten plain Greek yogurt with pantry staples you already have (in liquid form), such as maple syrup, honey, or agave nectar. Also, when it comes to baking, make sure to give your cake time to properly deflate and cool. Refrigerate the cake for at least two hours before digging in.

Tips aside, there are many delicious variations of this four-ingredient cake worth trying. For instance, you can skip the sweetener altogether and use vanilla-flavored Greek yogurt instead of plain. Or, use other popular flavors like honey or strawberry. You can also enhance the taste of the cake batter with a small amount of vanilla or almond extract, citrus zest, or warming spices like cinnamon or nutmeg.

Last but not least, when you're ready to have a slice, there are a ton of creative ways to enjoy this tasty cake first thing in the morning. For instance, add berries, a dollop of extra Greek yogurt, or a spoonful of cottage cheese. You can also include a sprinkle of powdered sugar or a drizzle of maple syrup for an extra sweet garnish.