Yogurt cake

A yogurt cake is a cake in which yogurt is used as an ingredient. The use of yogurt in cakes is thought to have originated in Turkey, where yogurt has been a part of the cuisine for centuries. In Turkey, yogurt cake is often made with whole-milk yogurt and is sometimes called "yermaica" cake.

In the United States, yogurt cake recipes began appearing in cookbooks in the 1970s. These recipes were likely inspired by the popularity of yogurt in the United States, which began in the 1960s. Yogurt cake recipes became more common in the 1980s, as yogurt became an increasingly popular health food.

Yogurt cake is usually a moist and dense cake, and can be flavored with a variety of fruits, nuts, and spices. Common flavor combinations include lemon and poppyseed, raspberry and white chocolate, and apricot and almond. Yogurt cake can be served as a dessert or as a snack cake. It is often served with a yogurt-based frosting or glaze.

Advice

When it comes to making yogurt cake, it's important to remember that the key is to use a high-quality yogurt. Avoid using low-fat or non-fat yogurt, as these will not create the same texture and flavor as a full-fat yogurt. Additionally, be sure to use plain yogurt without any added flavors or sweeteners to ensure that the cake has a light, airy texture. Finally, don't be afraid to experiment with different types of yogurt – why not try making the cake with Greek yogurt for a richer flavor? With these tips in mind, you'll be sure to make an amazing yogurt cake!

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French Yogurt Cake With Marmalade Glaze

5/5 - 776 votes

• lemon zest
• all purpose flour
• sugar
• water
• flavorless oil
• almond
• lemon marmalade
• yogurt
• vanilla extract
• salt
• baking powder
• egg

 

Yogurt Cake

4/5 - 1671 votes

• butter
• lemon
• sugar
• greek yogurt
• salt
• all purpose flour
• egg

 

Earl Grey Yogurt Cake

4.7/5 - 311 votes

• yogurt
• vegetable oil
• sugar
• salt
• sugar
• baking powder
• baking soda
• all purpose flour
• vanilla extract
• egg
• loose leaf earl grey tea

 

Banana Yogurt Cake

4/5 - 48 votes

• vanilla extract
• sugar
• baking powder
• butter
• egg
• banana
• all purpose flour
• yogurt

 

French Yogurt Cake (Gâteau au Yaourt)

4.89/5 - 17 votes

• sugar
• nutmeg
• vanilla extract
• all purpose flour
• tangerine juice
• oil
• powdered sugar
• baking powder
• tangerine zest
• egg
• yogurt

 

Brown Butter Plum Up-Side Down Yogurt Cake with Pistachios.

4.56/5 - 18 votes

• heavy cream
• greek yogurt
• hazelnut liquor
• baking powder
• vanilla bean paste
• vanilla extract
• butter
• all purpose flour
• milk
• pistachio
• maple syrup
• salt
• brown sugar
• salt
• egg
• white wheat
• plum
• lemon zest

 

Yogurt Cake

3.2/5 - 6 votes

• powdered sugar
• salt
• butter
• baking powder
• all purpose flour
• egg
• corn oil
• corn starch
• sugar
• greek yogurt

 

Lemon Yogurt Cake

4.78/5 - 22 votes

• all purpose flour
• lemon zest
• vanilla extract
• almond flour
• sugar
• olive oil
• baking powder
• egg
• milk greek yogurt
• salt
• lemon glaze

 

French Lemon Yogurt Cake

4.84/5 - 6 votes

• all purpose flour
• sugar
• lemon zest
• butter
• almond flour
• vegetable oil
• yogurt
• salt
• baking powder
• egg

 

Blackberry-Tahini Yogurt Cake

3.8/5 - 5 votes

• cooking spray
• yogurt
• vegetable oil
• cardamom
• salt
• tahini
• blackberry
• baking powder
• lemon
• egg
• all purpose flour
• sugar

 

Lemon Almond Yogurt Cake

5/5 - 1 votes

• sugar
• almond extract
• lemon juice
• yogurt
• powdered sugar
• cake flour
• baking soda
• baking powder
• lemon zest
• lemon juice
• almond meal
• egg
• butter

 

Lemon and Chia Seed Yogurt Cakes

4/5 - 1 votes

• Lemon Glaze
• confectioners sugar
• lemon juice
• Cakes
• sugar
• vanilla
• butter
• all purpose flour
• lemon zest
• greek yogurt
• baking powder
• baking soda
• salt
• chia seed
• egg
• Candied Lemon Slices and Syrup
• sugar
• water
• lemon juice
• lemon

 

Blueberry Lemon Yogurt Cake

No Rating - 0 votes

• blueberry
• sugar
• white wheat flour
• olive oil
• salt
• vanilla extract
• baking powder
• honey
• lemon
• egg
• yogurt
• accompaniments coconut whipped cream

 

Greek Yogurt Cake

No Rating - 0 votes

• sour cherry
• walnut
• greek yogurt
• sugar
• vanilla extract
• baking soda
• salt
• butter
• honey
• all purpose flour
• baking powder
• egg

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