Greek Yogurt Cake
Indulge in a slice of this delightful Greek Yogurt Cake, where creamy yogurt meets fluffy goodness for a treat that’s both nutritious and delicious! With its protein-packed base and a hint of zesty lemon, this easy-to-make dessert will satisfy your sweet tooth without the guilt. Perfect for any occasion, it’s time to whip up a cake that’s as wholesome as it is mouthwatering!
healthyquick
vegetariangluten-freenut-free
Prep
15
min
Cook
30
min
Serves
4
people
Level
beginner
📝 Ingredients
Serves 4Servings:
🥛Dairy & Eggs(2)
- 3 eggs
- 2 cups of yogurt (480 ml)
🫙Pantry Staples(2)
- 1 cup of cornstarch (240 ml)
- a little bit of vanillaoptional
📦Other(1)
- sweetener to tasteoptional
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Mix all ingredients until you have a homogeneous mixture.
- 2
Pour into a mold lined with parchment paper and bake until it rises and browns.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Use Greek yogurt at room temperature (68-72°F) because cold yogurt creates temperature shock when mixed with other ingredients, leading to curdled batter and dense texture.ingredient68-72°F
- ✓Don't overmix once flour is added - stop mixing immediately when no dry flour streaks remain because gluten development creates tough, chewy cake texture instead of tender crumb.technique
- ✓Bake at 325°F instead of higher temperatures because yogurt's acidity accelerates browning reactions, causing over-browning before the center sets properly.timing325°F
- ✓Test doneness with a toothpick inserted 1 inch from center rather than dead center - yogurt cakes stay slightly moist in the very center even when fully baked due to higher moisture content.technique1 inch from center
- ✓Cool the cake in the pan for exactly 10 minutes before turning out because yogurt cakes are more fragile when hot due to higher moisture content, but waiting longer causes sticking.timing10 minutes
Cuisine: dessert • Translated from: spanish
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