Electric Skillet Yogurt Cake
"A labor-saving twist on a dessert made famous by French grandmas, this particular electric skillet cake compromises none of the moist, light flavor of an original yogurt cake while sparing the chef the inconvenience of firing up the oven for one small sweet treat. Total time: 55 mins. Ingredients: 3/4 cup plain regular or Greek yogurt 3/4 cup vegetable oil 3/4 cup sugar 3 eggs 1 tsp. vanilla 3/4 cup all-purpose flour 1 tsp. baking powder 1 tsp. baking soda Confectioner’s sugar Storage information: If wrapped well, it can last up to three days without refrigeration. It also freezes well and can last as long as two months."
Serves10 People
Preparation Time55 min
Cooking Time40 min
Cooking MethodSkillet
Instructions
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Heat the electric skillet to 400°F, covered.
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Grease a round 10” pan (a 9" should work too) lightly with baking spray or oil and flour.
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Whisk together the yogurt, vegetable oil, sugar, eggs, and vanilla. Mix the baking powder and baking soda with the flour. Add directly into the wet ingredients and stir just until there are no more lumps.
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Place a small baking rack into the bottom of the electric skillet.
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Pour the batter into the cake pan, place on the baking rack in the electric skillet and bake for 40 to 50 minutes, covered (until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean).
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Dust with confectioners sugar. Serve the cake warm or at room temperature.