Description
This Flourless Vanilla Bean Greek Yogurt Cake is soft, lightly sweet, and full of vanilla flavor. Made with protein-packed Greek yogurt and almond flour, this healthy cake is perfect for a light dessert or wholesome snack.
Ingredients
1 cup Greek yogurt (plain, full-fat or 2%)
3 large eggs
⅓ cup maple syrup or honey
1½ cups almond flour
1 vanilla bean pod (or 1½ tsp pure vanilla extract)
1 tsp baking powder (gluten-free if needed)
Pinch of salt
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8-inch round cake pan with parchment.
2. Whisk together yogurt, eggs, and maple syrup until smooth.
3. Scrape vanilla bean seeds into mixture (or add extract) and stir well.
4. Fold in almond flour, baking powder, and salt until just combined.
5. Pour batter into pan, smooth top, and bake for 30–35 minutes.
6. Cool before slicing and serving.
Notes
Use room temperature eggs for best results.
Let the cake cool fully before slicing for a firmer texture.
Add lemon zest or berries for a fun variation.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 70mg