Heavenly Yogurt Sour Cherry Cake

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Created By

BIG SEE

Published

May 05, 2026

Heavenly Yogurt Sour Cherry Cake

"A lightning-fast, budget-friendly, and incredibly delicious yogurt cake topped with juicy sour cherries. Perfect for a quick family treat without spending hours in the kitchen."

Heavenly Yogurt Sour Cherry Cake
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Servings
12 people
Calories
320 kcal

📊 Nutrition Facts (per serving)

  • Calories: 320 kcal
  • Protein: 5g
  • Carbs: 45g
  • Fat: 14g
  • Fiber: 1g

🛒 Ingredients

Cake Batter

  • 4 eggs
  • 2 cups granulated sugar (measured using the empty yogurt container)
  • 1 container fruit yogurt (approx. 150g)
  • 1 cup vegetable oil (measured using the empty yogurt container)
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour (measured using the empty yogurt container)
  • 1 packet baking powder (approx. 10-12g)

Topping & Serving

  • to taste pitted sour cherries (well-drained)
  • to taste powdered sugar (for dusting)

👨‍🍳 Instructions

Step 1: Prep the Oven and Pan

⏱️ time: 5 mins mins

Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). Grease and flour a standard baking pan (approx. 20x30 cm or 9x13 inches) to prevent sticking.

💡 Chef's Tip: You can use parchment paper instead of greasing and flouring for an even easier cleanup.

Step 2: Mix the Batter

⏱️ time: 5 mins mins

In a large mixing bowl, combine the eggs, sugar, fruit yogurt, vegetable oil, flour, and baking powder. Whisk or mix thoroughly until you achieve a smooth, uniform batter.

💡 Chef's Tip: This is a traditional Hungarian 'bögrés' (cup) recipe. Use the empty yogurt container as your measuring cup for the sugar, oil, and flour to keep things simple and fast!

Step 3: Assemble and Bake

⏱️ time: 30 mins mins

Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan. Scatter the well-drained pitted sour cherries evenly over the top. Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

💡 Chef's Tip: To prevent the sour cherries from sinking to the bottom of the cake, toss them in a tablespoon of flour before scattering them over the batter.

Step 4: Dust and Serve

⏱️ time: 5 mins mins

Let the cake cool slightly. Dust the top generously with powdered sugar, slice into squares, and serve.

💡 Chef's Tip: This cake is delicious warm, but the flavors settle beautifully once it cools completely.

📝 Author Notes

This is a classic, light, and quick-to-prepare Hungarian cake. If you want to surprise your family with a mouthwatering treat but don't want to spend hours baking, this is the perfect recipe to try.

🥡 Storage Tips

Store any leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

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