Description
This delightful yogurt cake is a moist and tender treat perfect for any time of the day. Made with simple ingredients like yogurt, self-raising flour, and fresh or frozen fruit, this cake is easy to prepare and offers a subtle sweetness balanced by the creamy tang of yogurt. Its soft texture and fruity bursts make it an ideal snack or dessert.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup self-raising flour
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt (optional)
Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup yogurt
- 1/4 cup olive oil or vegetable oil
- 3 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
Fruit
- 1 cup Wyman’s of Maine frozen fruit or more to preference
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it reaches the right temperature for baking the cake evenly.
- Prepare Pan: Grease and line a loaf pan or small cake pan with parchment paper to prevent sticking and make removal easier after baking.
- Mix Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the yogurt, self-raising flour, sugar, oil, eggs, and optional vanilla and salt. Stir well with a spoon until the mixture is smooth and no dry flour patches remain.
- Prepare Fruit: To prevent the fruit from bleeding color into the batter, toss the frozen berries with a couple of tablespoons of flour before adding them to the mixture.
- Incorporate Fruit: Gently fold the floured fruit into the batter, ensuring an even distribution without overmixing.
- Bake the Cake: Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake in the oven for 25-35 minutes. The cake is done when the top is lightly browned and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Notes
- Coating the berries with flour before adding them to the batter helps prevent color bleeding and uneven marbling.
- You can substitute olive oil with vegetable oil without affecting the taste significantly.
- Ensure not to overmix the batter once the fruit is added to keep the berries intact.
- Use fresh fruit if you prefer, but adjust baking time slightly if needed.
- Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American