French Yogurt Cake

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350°F and spray a 9-inch cake pan with baking spray and line the bottom with parchment paper, set aside.

Step 2

In a bowl whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt, set aside.

Step 3

In another bowl whisk together sugar, yogurt, oil, eggs, and vanilla.

Step 4

Gradually whisk the dry into the wet ingredients until there are no visible bits of flour and the batter is mostly smooth.

Step 5

Pour batter into prepared cake pan and bake for 35 to 40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out mostly clean with a few moist (not wet) crumbs.

Step 6

Let cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes in the pan before inverting onto a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 7

If you want a flat cake, use a serrated knife to cut the cake top off.

Step 8

In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth and lump free, about 2 to 3 minutes on a medium speed.

Step 9

Change to a whisk attachment and gradually add yogurt, powdered sugar, and vanilla, whipping until smooth.

Step 10

Spread on top of cooled cake and garnish or serve with berries if desired.