Blueberry Yogurt Cake
Fresh blueberries and creamy blueberry yogurt give this Blueberry Yogurt Cake a deliciously moist texture, full of blueberry flavor!
It’s no secret that I like fruit. Peaches, strawberries, raspberries…they’ve all made their way onto Pumpkin ‘N Spice for some delicious summer recipes. I love baking with fresh fruit anytime of the year, but during the summer, it’s a must for me.
Since I visit my local farmer’s market just about every weekend, I have no excuse as to why I can’t bake with some ripe and delicious produce. But one fruit that I haven’t baked with this season is blueberries. Well, that’s about to change, friends!
After debating on whether I wanted to make muffins, bread, or cupcakes, I finally decided on cake. Blueberry Yogurt Cake! The name just about says it all. It’s pure blueberry bliss!
The juicy blueberries give this cake a bright pop of color and burst into your mouth with tons of flavor. Adding in blueberry Greek yogurt, instead of plain yogurt, gives the cake even more blueberry goodness. This cake stays moist for days and slices well, too.
The verdict? Blueberry-amazingness! Seriously, this cake is so good. The hubster and I nearly inhaled it within two days, it was just that delicious! I’ve had several requests to make this blueberry bundt cake recipe again, so of course, I eagerly accepted. After all, what’s not to like about it?
So if you love blueberries and are looking for a new recipe to try, check out this moist and delicious Blueberry Yogurt Cake. I promise you’ll be baking this cake over and over again!
Ingredients for Blueberry Yogurt Cake
This is such an easy blueberry cake to make, and the ingredients list is straightforward. If you’ve never made a cake recipe with yogurt before, just trust me when I say it delivers perfectly moist and tender results!
Here’s what you’ll need to make this recipe:
- All-purpose flour
- Baking soda
- Salt
- Unsalted butter
- Granulated sugar
- Eggs
- Lemon juice
- Vanilla bean paste (or extract)
- Blueberry Greek yogurt
- Fresh blueberries
How to Make Blueberry Yogurt Cake
This blueberry yogurt cake bakes up thick, soft, and super moist. It’s seriously the best cake I have ever made, or tasted, with fresh fruit in it.
Here’s an overview of how the blueberry cake with yogurt comes together:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Lightly grease and flour a 10-inch bundt pan. Set aside.
- Sift together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- Using an electric hand mixer or stand mixer with a fitted paddle attachment, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs and egg white, one at a time. Mix in the lemon juice and vanilla extract.
- Alternate beating in the flour mixture and yogurt until thoroughly combined. Gently fold in blueberries.
- Pour batter into prepared bundt pan. Bake until toothpick inserted into cake comes out clean.
- Allow the blueberry bundt cake to cool for 20 minutes in pan, then move to a wire rack to cool completely.
Can I Use Frozen Blueberries?
I’ve only made this recipe using fresh berries, but I imagine frozen would work too. If using frozen blueberries, add them to the batter straight from the freezer. Note that you’ll need to add a few extra minutes to the bake time.
Can This Recipe Be Made Without a Bundt Pan?
Yes, but you’ll have to use a pan conversion chart to figure out which pan(s) you have will hold the same volume of batter as a 10-cup bundt pan.
Can I Use This Recipe to Make a Layer Cake?
No, I don’t recommend making this blueberry yogurt cake into a layer cake. The baked cake is very moist and doesn’t stack well.
Can I Use This Recipe to Make Muffins?
Technically yes, but if you’d like to make blueberry muffins I recommend making my Bakery-Style Blueberry Muffins, Cream Cheese Blueberry Muffins, or Pumpkin Blueberry Muffins instead.
I’ve made each of those recipes multiple times and know that the bake times work well for muffins.
Recipe Substitutions to Try
I don’t recommend substituting too many ingredients in this blueberry yogurt bundt cake, but you can mix and match a few as needed to suit what you have on hand.
- Blueberry yogurt: For less blueberry flavor, feel free to use plain or vanilla Greek yogurt instead of blueberry yogurt.
- Blueberries: Fresh or frozen may be used, or use any entirely different berry altogether.
- Unsalted butter: Salted butter may be used instead, but then you’d need to omit the salt called for in the recipe.
Tips for Making a Blueberry Yogurt Cake
- Do not substitute regular yogurt in place of the Greek yogurt. Greek yogurt is much thicker and less watery than regular yogurt.
- I kept the cake super simple with a dusting of powdered sugar, but you’re welcome to add a simple lemon powdered sugar glaze or your favorite frosting.
- If using frozen berries, add them straight to the batter. Do not thaw them first!
Looking for More Blueberry Desserts? I’ve Got You Covered!
- Easy Blueberry Cobbler
- Blueberry Peach Crisp
- Cinnamon Streusel Blueberry Banana Bread
- Blueberry Dump Cake
- Apple Blueberry Crumble
- Easy Blueberry Sauce
Video Tutorial for Blueberry Yogurt Cake
Blueberry Yogurt Cake
Ingredients
- 2½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, , softened
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 2 egg yolks
- 1 egg white
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste, (or vanilla extract)
- 1½ (5.3 ounce) containers blueberry Greek yogurt
- ½ pint fresh blueberries
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly grease and flour a 10-inch bundt pan. Set aside.
- Sift together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- Using an electric hand mixer or stand mixer with a fitted attachment, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
- Beat in the eggs and egg white, one at a time. Mix in lemon juice and vanilla extract.
- Alternate beating in the flour mixture and yogurt until thoroughly combined. Gently fold in blueberries. Pour batter into prepared bundt pan.
- Bake for 60 minutes, or until toothpick inserted into cake comes out clean. Allow to cool for 20 minutes in pan, then move to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Cake will keep in an airtight container for up to five days, due to the moisture from the yogurt.
- For less blueberry flavor, feel free to use plain or vanilla Greek yogurt instead of blueberry yogurt.
I too Gayle am a total fruit addict! I need therapy asap. But blueberries are my favorite fruit in baked good, they’re just the right size and shape in all their perfect roundness, right? Good thing we picked roughly 20 pounds of blueberries the other day (ok, we’re freezing some) but I still can’t believe how many we’re eating fresh.
I love the Greek blueberry yogurt addition, gives it a little added protein too, right? Love all the blueberries just oozing out of this. And the yellow plate you used.
I love baking with blueberries, too! Besides being delicious, they’re also easy to bake with, no chopping or dicing required! Sounds like you’re all set with blueberries for a while, Laura! I’m sure you will put those to good use. And yes, the yogurt definitely gives this cake some protein, and makes it moist, too!
I don’t think I’ve cooked with blueberries this season either! That really does have to change! Blueberry Yogurt Cake sounds like it would be so moist and delicious! Fruit desserts are definitely the way to go in the summer!
I love making fruit desserts, but especially in the summer, it just tastes better! This cake was so easy to make and so full of flavor, especially with the addition of yogurt!
I love blueberries in desserts and this cake looks moist and wonderful! Yum 🙂
Thanks, Medha! This is one of the moistest cakess that I’ve ever had (not to mention delicious, too)!
Yogurt in cake is the best! I can see how amazing the texture is.
What are we gonna do when all the fresh fruit goes away? Sigh. Recipes like this are so great while the fruit lasts!
Thanks, Mir! I was so impressed with the texture of this cake, way too addicting for me! And I’m already dreading when the farmer’s markets are done for the summer. But let’s be in denial for now and pretend it’s only June! 🙂
Mmm … I love how many blueberries you’ve packed into this cake, Gayle! I use blueberries every chance I get so I’m with you on that!
Really wish I had a slice of this right now to eat with my cup of tea!
I love using blueberries whenever I can, and the flavor of this cake is amazing! This would definitely go perfect with your cup of tea, Helen!
OMG! Baked blueberries are somehow even better than their berry cousins, aren’t they? I love them when they get all soft and oozey. yum! Thanks, Gayle.
I definitely agree, Bri! I love the burst of flavor that blueberries give in baked goods!
It’s like double the blueberry! What a great idea. LOVE this!
Thanks, Dorothy! I love adding in extra blueberries whenever I can, gives it more flavor and such a pretty color!
How lovely!! I really love blueberries! Especially in baked goods! And I love that you added yogurt to lighten it up a bit!
Thanks, Annie! The yogurt adds flavor and moisture to this cake. Makes it perfectly delicious!
Gotta love all these berries! You’ve definitely paid each of them their proper attention 🙂 This cake sounds amazing! I am always amazed how yogurt keeps things from drying out without all those calories. Lovely cake Gayle!
I love sneaking in yogurt whenever I bake, makes it a bit healthier and a lot more moist. And I tried to cram this cake full of blueberries since summer is slowly winding down!
This cake is RIGHT up my alley! I adore blueberries in any form, but especially in a super-moist snacking cake! Can’t wait to try this, Gayle! Peeeerfect summer cake. 😀
Thanks so much for the kind words, Sarah! I had such a hard time not eating the entire cake by myself, it was just that good!
Hi Gayle, I love using yogurt in cakes, and I love blueberries. Gorgeous pics!
Thanks so much, Cher! I love using yogurt in cakes too, makes them so moist and delicious.
Look at those blueberries! Gosh I want a piece (or two!) of this right now. I bet it’s so good with that blueberry Greek yogurt in it!
I think the blueberry yogurt definitely gives it an added touch over regular yogurt. It’s blueberry flavor to the max! 🙂
I love blueberries in desserts and I love how many you have packed in to this one.
I have my Dad coming to stay next week and I am going to make this. I think he will love it.
I hope you and your dad love this cake, Dannii! If you make it, please let me know how it turned out!
This cake looks so insanely moist, these pictures are making me crave a piece! I’m loving blueberries right now too, they’re so delicious. Especially when they’re baked in a cake like this!
Thanks so much, Danielle! I know you love blueberries from your amazing bread, so I bet you can appreciate this cake. It’s so moist and full of flavor, a definitely winner in my house!
I love baking with Greek yogurt because it makes baked goods so moist. This cake looks super moist, and I love all those blueberries bursting out the seams! Great idea using blueberry flavored yogurt, too, for double the blueberry goodness. 🙂
I love extra blueberry flavor, so the yogurt added that and moisture. It’s probably the moistest and most delicious blueberry cake that I’ve eaten. And a great way to use up those farmer’s market blueberries!
This looks like the perfect way to use up all those juicy, delicious and cheap {finally!!} blueberries. Love the addition of yogurt, it just makes everything so moist, doesn’t it?
I couldn’t wait to use all of the blueberries I bought from the farmer’s market, Denise! And the yogurt just gave this cake an added touch!
Double blueberries for the win! I completely and absolutely adore blueberries, especially in cake ;). Looks amazing, Gayle!
Thanks for the kind words, Kathi! I feel that it’s almost necessary to double the blueberries in the summer!
Wow that cake looks amazingly moist! I just want to reach in and grab a piece! And since you made it with yogurt, it’s practically a health-food, so I can have several slices! Right?
I like your thinking, Lindsey! You can definitely have more than one slice since it’s lightened up with yogurt!
Oh this looks lovely! Just another reason to get my hands on a bundt pan!
Thanks, Jessica! This was actually my first time using a bundt pan, and it turned out beautifully!
Saved that one! I keep saying I need to go to the Farmer’s Market, but I always forget and then it’s too late on Sunday evening. There’s always next weekend. You can bet I will be picking up blueberries and greek yogurt ASAP!
Thanks, Michele! I will be sad to see the farmer’s market end, I love stocking up on fresh produce! I hope you like this cake if you try it!
I think blueberries may be my favorite fruit to bake with! This cake looks awesome! Any chance you can send me a piece for breakfast?? 🙂
I would send you a piece if I had any left! 🙂 Blueberries are one of my favorite fruits to bake with too…so easy to prepare and everything always tastes delicious!
I love adding yogurt with baking they belong together!! 🙂 This cake looks awesome Gayle!
Definitely the perfect combination! Thanks, Karen!
I am in love with this cake! Blueberry is a favorite to add to breads and cakes, so I welcome a big piece of this with open arms!
Sounds like this cake is right up your alley, Pamela! I love baking with blueberries, too…so easy and so delicious!
It’s no secret that this looks moist and delicious Gayle. I’ve been wanting to bake something with blueberries outside of the traditional muffins and this is exactly what I’ve been looking for. I can just cut a slice and have one with morning coffee. Lovely.
This cake is so moist and full of flavor, Kathy! I think you would absolutely love it!
Cake is definitely the best vehicle for fruit!! This one looks super moist and delicious… yummy!
Thanks, Jess! I definitely agree, especially with cakes like this!
I can eat fruit day and night. I think I could survive on fruit alone. Haha I really do love it and this cake looks like the perfect way to enjoy some more. This looks so moist! I love it!
Thanks, Cindy! I could survive on fruit alone, too. Especially in the summer, so fresh!
This cake looks so moist and delicious! Yum!
Thanks, Jocelyn! This is probably the moistest cake that I’ve ever made!
Updated photos sound like the perfect excuse to enjoy this cake again, right?! What a perfectly delicious summer treat!
Thanks, Blair!
Blueberry-amazingness indeed! Love the new photos and video, Gayle! I’d love a slice to go with my morning cup of coffee! Pinned!
Thanks for the sweet comment and pin!
Yay! LOVE that you decided to update and reshare this, Gayle, because I missed it the first time around and this cake is SCREAMING my name! I love yogurt in cake, because it keeps it so moist and tender and the texture of this looks just perfect! Plus you added blueberries! SWOON! Pinning to try! Cheers! 🙂
Thanks, Cheyanne! Yogurt in baked goods is my secret weapon! 🙂
Blueberries are so cheap and so juicy here right now! I LOVE this idea for using them up!
Thanks, Ashley!
what a pretty cake and love the video Gayle, you did a great job! 🙂
Thanks, Manali!
This cake is perfect for summer! Can’t wait to try it! Great video!
Thanks, Mira!
Looks so tasty! I can not keep my mouth shut! I am gonna try this cake! Thanks for sharing!
Thanks for stopping by!
Hey GAYLE, How amazing this is. I really love blueberries so so much!! This blueberry yogurt cake looks super moist and delicious. I have already bookmarked this recipe, will share this recipe with my friends for sure. Looking forward to more recipes, Thanks for sharing this with us. Best wishes and Regards.
Thanks for the kind words and for stopping by!
Blueberry-amazingness indeed! Love the new photos and video, Gayle!! Pinned this recipe of yours. Thanks for sharing this amazing recipe with us. Regards.
Glad you like this!