Italian Yogurt Cake Recipe

Italian Yogurt Cake Recipe

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This simple and moist Italian Yogurt Cake (Torta allo Yogurt) is a delightful dessert or snack. It’s easy to make, uses everyday ingredients, and has a lovely light and airy texture. The yogurt adds a subtle tang and keeps the cake incredibly moist.

Ingredients:

  • Wet Ingredients:
    • 1 cup (about 250g) plain yogurt (full-fat or low-fat, not Greek yogurt)
    • 3 large eggs  
    • ¾ cup (150g) granulated sugar
    • ½ cup (120ml) vegetable oil (or light olive oil)
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Dry Ingredients:
    • 2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour
    • 2 teaspoons baking powder
    • Pinch of salt
  • Optional:
    • Powdered sugar for dusting

Instructions:

  1. Preheat and Prepare:
    • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
    • Grease and flour a 9-inch (23cm) round cake pan or a 9×5 inch loaf pan.
  2. Combine Wet Ingredients:
    • In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the yogurt, eggs, and sugar until well combined.
    • Gradually whisk in the vegetable oil and vanilla extract until smooth.
  3. Combine Dry Ingredients:
    • In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
  4. Combine Wet and Dry:
    • Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing with a spatula or mixer on low speed until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
  5. Bake:
    • Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan.
    • Bake for 35-45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. The top should be golden brown.
  6. Cool:
    • Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
  7. Serve:
    • Once cooled, dust with powdered sugar, if desired.
    • Slice and enjoy!

Tips and Variations:

  • Flavor Variations: You can add lemon zest, orange zest, or almond extract to the batter for different flavors.
  • Fruit: Add fresh or frozen berries to the batter before baking for a fruity twist.
  • Yogurt type: While plain yogurt is reccomended, you can experiment with flavored yogurts, but that will change the sweetness of the cake.
  • Olive oil: light olive oil will add a very subtle fruity note to the cake, if you prefer a neutral taste, use vegetable oil.

Enjoy your delicious Italian Yogurt Cake!

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