“This is my cake to make when company unexpectedly comes”

Step-by-Step Instructions

1️⃣ Prep & Preheat

Heat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line a 9-inch round cake pan.
2️⃣ Dry Ingredients

Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt in one bowl.
3️⃣ Wet Ingredients

In another bowl, whisk sugar, yogurt, oil, eggs, and vanilla until well combined.
4️⃣ Combine & Mix

Add dry to wet ingredients gradually, mixing gently. Don’t overmix.
5️⃣ Bake

Pour into pan and bake 35–40 minutes or until toothpick comes out with a few moist crumbs.
Cool in pan for 10 minutes, then on a wire rack. Level if needed.
🧁 Make the Frosting
1. Beat cream cheese until smooth. 2. Add yogurt, powdered sugar, and vanilla. Whip until light and airy. 3. Frost cooled cake and garnish with berries (optional but lovely).

💡 Tips & Twists
Swap vanilla for lemon zest or almond extract
Fold in blueberries for a fruity burst
Use leftover frosting as a dip for fruit or cookies
Make it loaf-style for brunch or slice-and-go events