Old-Fashioned Melt-in-Your-Mouth Cake

Discover this incredible vintage cake recipe found in an old newspaper that creates the most tender, melt-in-your-mouth texture imaginable! This simple yet spectacular cake combines the richness of yogurt with a light, fluffy crumb that will remind you of grandmother’s baking. With basic pantry ingredients and minimal prep time, you’ll have a showstopping dessert that’s perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients

For the Cake:

• 3 large eggs
• 180g sugar (¾ cup + 2 tbsp / 6.3 oz)
• Pinch of salt
• 1 tsp vanilla extract (5ml)
• 130ml vegetable oil (½ cup + 1 tbsp / 4.4 fl oz)
• 150g plain yogurt (⅔ cup / 5.3 oz)
• 270g all-purpose flour (1¾ cups / 9.5 oz)
• 15g baking powder (1 tablespoon / 0.5 oz)

For the Topping:

• 100g plain yogurt (5 tablespoons / 3.5 oz)
• Strawberry jam (as needed)
• Powdered sugar (for dusting)

Instructions

Step 1: Prepare the Base

In a large mixing bowl, beat 3 eggs with 180g sugar, a pinch of salt, and vanilla extract until the mixture becomes creamy and light in color.

Step 2: Add Wet Ingredients

Pour in 130ml vegetable oil and mix well. Add 150g yogurt and stir until completely incorporated and smooth.

Step 3: Incorporate Dry Ingredients

Sift together 270g flour and 15g baking powder. Add the flour mixture in two parts, gently folding after each addition until just combined. Don’t overmix.