Apple Yogurt Cake Recipe
Servings: 8 people
Calories: 366kcal
Make this easy, delicious, and super moist apple yogurt cake using basic ingredients. This elegant Italian cake is not too sweet and is perfect for your fall table!
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Ingredients
- ½ cup unsalted butter softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup greek yogurt
- 10 ounces (285 g) red apples cored and finely chopped
- 1 whole apple cut into thin slices
Instructions
- Wash 10 oz (285 g) apples and wipe them using a kitchen towel. Cut the apples into half and then into quarters. Peel the skin and remove the center hard part with the seeds. Now chop the apples into small pieces. Set aside.
- Cut 1 apple into thin slices for topping the cake and set aside.
- Note – Do not peel the apples much before adding them to the cake otherwise they will turn black from oxidation.
- Pre heat the oven to 350 Degrees F (180 degrees C).
- Grease a 9 inch baking pan with butter and line it with parchment paper.
- Now add ½ cup softened unsalted butter and 1 cup granulated sugar in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment. Whisk on medium heat until light and fluffy (3-4 minutes). Keep scraping the sides of the bowl with a silicone spatula while whisking.
- Note – You can also whisk butter and sugar using a hand held mixer.
- Add 3 large eggs, one at a time and mix well after each addition.
- Add 2 cups of all-purpose flour, 2 teaspoon baking powder, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, ½ cup Greek yogurt, and chopped apple to the bowl and mixed until combined.
- Pour the batter in the prepared pan and spread evenly using a silicon spatula.
- Top the batter with apple slices.
- Keep the pan in the middle rack of the oven and bake for 40-50 minutes or until the top is browned and a toothpick inserted into the centre comes out clean.
- Remove the pan from the oven and cool the cake for 10 minutes. Transfer the cake to a cooling rack and cool completely. Cut into slices and serve.
Notes
You can use whole wheat flour, for a healthier twist, but the taste and texture will differ a bit.
If you want an eggless option, then you can either increase the yogurt quantity or use a flaxseed paste instead of eggs.
You can use either red or green apples. If you want it to be nice and sweet, go for red apples such as Gala or Honey Crips and green ones such as Granny Smith if you like that subtle tart flavor. You can even mix the green and red apples to make this apple and yogurt cake.
You should peel the apples that you are folding in the batter. Peel, core and finely chop using a sharp knife. The ones you use to top the batter can be used without peeling.
To make a gluten-free version, you just need to substitute all-purpose flour with any gluten-free flour that you prefer. In case you substitute it, the taste and texture will differ a bit.
Nutrition
Calories: 366kcal | Carbohydrates: 55g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 93mg | Sodium: 32mg | Potassium: 221mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 29g | Vitamin A: 465IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 79mg | Iron: 2mg