Description
Delightful cherry yogurt cake celebrates summer’s sweetest bounty with layers of rich flavor and tender crumb. Fresh and dried cherries mingle in this irresistible dessert that promises pure indulgence for anyone craving a classic homemade treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 300 grams (2 cups) flour
- 3 eggs
- 150 grams (4/5 cup) sugar
- 150 ml (3/4 cup) vegetable oil
- 150 ml (3/4 cup) milk
Dried and Fresh Fruits:
- 100 grams (1/2 cup) dried cherries
- 50 grams fresh or frozen cherries
Leavening and Seasoning Agents:
- 15 grams (3 teaspoons) baking powder
- 1 pinch of salt
Topping Ingredients:
- 1 egg
- 100 grams (5 tablespoons) yogurt
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 180°C (360°F) and prepare a baking pan by greasing or lining with parchment paper.
- Whisk eggs and salt until frothy, then gradually incorporate sugar, beating until the mixture becomes light and airy.
- Blend vegetable oil and milk into the egg mixture until thoroughly combined.
- Sift flour and baking powder, then gently fold into the wet ingredients to create a smooth batter.
- Rehydrate dried cherries by soaking in warm water for 10 minutes, then drain and fold into the batter.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together an egg, yogurt, sugar, and cornstarch until completely smooth.
- Gently incorporate fresh or frozen cherries into the yogurt mixture.
- Transfer the cake batter to the prepared pan, spreading it evenly.
- Carefully spoon the yogurt-cherry topping over the batter, distributing it gently across the surface.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Remove from oven and allow to cool completely at room temperature.
- Dust the top with powdered sugar before serving.
- For enhanced flavor, consider adding a few drops of almond extract to the batter.
- Serve with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream for extra indulgence.
Notes
- Enhance cherry flavor by mixing dried and fresh cherries for a complex taste profile.
- Ensure even baking by properly greasing the pan and using parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- Customize texture by adjusting liquid content – less milk creates a denser cake, more creates a lighter crumb.
- Experiment with alternative flours like almond or coconut to make the recipe gluten-free or lower carbohydrate.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 37 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg