Description
Whipping up this fluffy yogurt cake feels like sharing a warm hug from the kitchen. Creamy, light, and perfectly simple, your family will devour this delightful treat in minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 300g yogurt
- 4 egg whites
- 4 egg yolks
- 50g flour
- 80g sugar
Supporting Ingredients:
- 20g corn starch
- 30ml vegetable oil
- 2g salt
Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
Instructions
- Whisk together 4 egg yolks, 300g yogurt, 2g salt, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 50g flour, and 20g corn starch in a medium bowl until your batter looks smooth and uniform.
- In a separate clean bowl, beat 4 egg whites with 80g sugar and 1 teaspoon lemon juice until stiff, glossy peaks develop when you lift the whisk.
- Carefully fold the egg white mixture into your yogurt batter using a rubber spatula, making gentle sweeping motions to maintain the delicate air bubbles.
- Transfer the combined batter into a prepared cake mold, gently tapping the mold against the counter to release any trapped air pockets.
- Place your cake mold inside a larger baking sheet filled with hot water, creating a water bath that helps the cake bake evenly.
- Slide the water bath into a preheated oven set at 284°F/140°C and bake for 60-70 minutes until the cake rises and turns a light golden color.
- Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool completely before removing from the mold to preserve its delicate texture.
Notes
- Whisking egg whites requires patience and a clean, dry bowl to achieve those perfect firm peaks.
- The water bath technique helps create an even, gentle heat that prevents the cake from cracking or becoming dry.
- Room temperature ingredients blend more smoothly and create a more consistent cake texture.
- Folding the egg white mixture requires a delicate hand to maintain the airiness and prevent deflating the whipped whites.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour - 1 hour 10 minutes
- Category: Cakes
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 218 kcal
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 500 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 29 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg