Description
This Yogurt Cake with Raspberry Swirl and Glaze is a moist and flavorful dessert perfect for any occasion. It features a tangy yogurt base, sweet raspberry swirl, and a delicate glaze for a stunning result.
Ingredients
Scale
- 200g (1.5 cup) All-Purpose Flour: Provides structure.
- 150g (0.75 cup) Granulated Sugar: Sweetens and tenderizes.
- 2 tsp (8g) Baking Powder: Leavening agent for a light texture.
- 0.25 tsp (1g) Salt: Balances sweetness and enhances flavors.
- 200g (0.75 cup) Plain Full-Fat Yogurt: Adds moisture and tang.
- 2 Large Eggs: Binds ingredients and adds richness.
- 100ml (0.33 cup) Vegetable Oil: Keeps the cake moist.
- 1 tsp (5ml) Vanilla Extract: Enhances flavor.
- 120g (0.5 cup) Raspberry Puree: For swirl and glaze.
- 100g (0.75 cup) Powdered Sugar: For glaze.
- 30ml (2 Tbsp) Raspberry Puree: For glaze flavor.
- 1 tsp (5ml) Lemon Juice: Brightens the glaze.
- Fresh Raspberries: For garnish.
- Fresh Mint Leaves: For garnish.
Instructions
- Preheat and Prep: Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F), grease and line a 23cm (9-inch) cake pan.
- Combine Dry: Whisk flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- Mix Wet: Combine yogurt, eggs, oil, and vanilla.
- Combine All: Gently mix wet and dry ingredients until just combined.
- Layer Batter: Spoon half the batter into the pan.
- Swirl Raspberry: Drop raspberry puree over batter and gently swirl.
- Top and Bake: Top with remaining batter and bake for 30-35 minutes.
- Cool: Cool in pan for 10 minutes, then invert onto a rack.
- Glaze: Whisk powdered sugar, raspberry puree, and lemon juice.
- Finish: Drizzle glaze over cooled cake and garnish.
Notes
Using room temperature ingredients helps ensure even baking. Don’t overmix the batter to avoid a tough cake. Strain raspberry puree for a smoother texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 30 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg
Keywords: cake,yogurt,raspberry,swirl,glaze,dessert,baking,easy,fruit