Here’s a light, low-calorie Greek yogurt cake that’s moist, slightly tangy, and easy to make—no butter needed.
🍰 Low-Calorie Greek Yogurt Cake
Ingredients
- 1 cup Greek yogurt (plain, low-fat or nonfat)
- 2 eggs
- ¼–⅓ cup honey or a low-calorie sweetener (adjust to taste)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour (or oat flour for a healthier twist)
- 1 tsp baking powder
- Pinch of salt
- Zest of 1 lemon (optional, but adds great flavor)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F). Lightly grease or line a small cake pan.
- In a bowl, whisk yogurt, eggs, sweetener, and vanilla until smooth.
- In another bowl, mix flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients gently—don’t overmix.
- Pour into the pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 25–35 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cool before slicing.
Approx calories
- ~90–120 calories per slice (depends on sweetener and portion size)
Tips to keep it low-calorie
- Use nonfat Greek yogurt
- Swap honey for a zero-calorie sweetener
- Skip frosting or top with fresh fruit instead
Easy variations
- Lemon cake: add extra zest + a little lemon juice
- Chocolate: mix in 1–2 tbsp cocoa powder
- Berry: fold in fresh or frozen berries
If you want, I can turn this into a 3-ingredient version, air fryer version, or high-protein fitness cake.