This easy yogurt cake is a delicious dessert that combines the lightness of a classic sponge cake with the richness of yogurt. This irresistible dish is known for its moist and airy texture, making it the perfect choice for any occasion. As the cake bakes, the yogurt helps keep it incredibly soft and tender, providing a melt-in-your-mouth sensation with every bite. It is a low-calorie dessert that is perfect for any diet.
Ingredient
Makes about 6-8 servings
4 eggs
1 cup (320g) Greek Yogurt
1/2 cup (100g) sugar, divided
½ teaspoon (2g) salt
⅓ cup (40g) all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons (16g) cornstarch
1 teaspoon (5g) vanilla extract
lemon peel of a lemon
Instruct
Preheat oven to 300F (150C). Lightly grease the 8-inch (20 cm) spring-loaded pan and line the bottom and sides with parchment. The edges should be about 4 inches (10 cm) high.
Separate the white from the yolk.
Add ¼ cup (50g) of sugar to the yolks and mix well. Add vanilla extract and lemon zest and mix again to combine.
Yogurt mix for yoghurt cake
Add yogurt and mix it in.
Add yogurt to the yolk mixture to make yogurt cakes
Sift the flour and cornstarch into the yogurt mixture and mix well to combine. Set aside.
Add salt to the egg whites and mix until frothy. Gradually add ¼ cup (50g) of sugar.
Continue mixing until soft peaks form.
Gradually incorporate the whipped whites into the egg yolk mixture.
Fold the whites into the yolk mixture to make yogurt cakes
Pour the batter into the prepared pan.
If you’re using a spring-loaded pan, place it in another pan that doesn’t have a removable base.
Place everything in a larger saucepan and place in the oven.
Place the pan in a larger pan for a water bath
Fill the pan with hot water about halfway up.
Bake for 30 minutes.
Reduce oven temperature to 285F (140C). Continue baking for another 25-30 minutes.
Let cool completely.
Dust with powdered sugar. Enjoy!
nutrition
Serving: 1 serving out of 8
Calories: 136 kcal
Carbohydrates: 20.1 g
Protein: 7.3g
Fat: 3.1 g
Saturated fat: 1.3 g
Cholesterol: 84 mg
Sodium: 141 mg
Potassium: 93 mg
Fiber: 0.2 g
Sugar: 14.4g
Calcium: 53 mg
Iron: 1 mg
