Cocoa and Yogurt Cake in Air Fryer

The cocoa and yogurt cake in the air fryer is a soft dessert, quick and very delicious. The batter for this cake is easy to prepare, and baking in the air fryer is very fast, but if you prefer, you can also bake it in the oven. At the end of the recipe, you’ll find all the instructions.

This cake is great for breakfast or a snack, but you can also cut it in half and fill it with Nutella, jam, or Salted Caramel Cream, making it even more delicious!

When baking with the air fryer, it’s best to use a metal mold, which is an excellent heat conductor. If you’re considering purchasing an air fryer, you will find links in the recommended tools!

Read all my recipes with the AIR FRYER.

Need dinner ideas? Copy mine! Subscribe to the WhatsApp Channel to stay updated on my recipes.

DON’T MISS THESE RECIPES:

Cocoa and Yogurt Cake in Air Fryer
  • Difficulty: Very Easy
  • Cost: Very Economical
  • Preparation time: 8 Minutes
  • Cooking methods: Oven
  • Cuisine: Italian
  • Seasonality: All Seasons

Ingredients for a 20 x 20 cm mold

  • 2 eggs
  • 2/3 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup yogurt
  • 1/3 cup corn oil
  • 3 1/2 tbsp milk
  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 tbsp baking powder

Recommended Tools

  • Air Fryer double resistance 6 liters
  • Air Fryer double resistance, oven 12 liters
  • Pan for Air Fryer 20×20 cm
  • Paper Pans for Air Fryer 20 x 20 cm

Steps for Cocoa and Yogurt Cake in Air Fryer

  • Beat the eggs and sugar in a bowl with whisks for a couple of minutes until you get a light and frothy mixture. Then add the oil, milk, and yogurt.

    Continue mixing, and at this point, add the flour, baking powder, sifted cocoa, and a pinch of salt. Mix the batter well with the whisk until smooth and lump-free.

    Pour the batter into a greased and floured pan or lined with parchment paper, and bake at 320°F for 30 minutes. Do the toothpick test, and if necessary, extend the baking for another 5 minutes.

  • Crack the eggs into the mixing bowl, add the sugar, oil, milk, yogurt, and mix for 20 seconds at speed 4.

    At this point, add the flour, baking powder, cocoa, a pinch of salt, and blend for 30 seconds at speed 5.

    Pour the batter into a greased and floured pan or lined with parchment paper, and bake at 320°F for 30 minutes. Do the toothpick test, and if necessary, extend the baking for another 5 minutes.

FAQs

  • What flavors of yogurt can I use?

    You can use vanilla, strawberry, or banana yogurt.

  • Can I bake the cake in the oven too?

    Yes, absolutely. Put it in the preheated oven at 356°F for 40 minutes. Do the toothpick test, and if necessary, extend the baking for another 5 minutes.

Author image

Barbara Zecchin

I am Barbara Zecchin and here I share homemade recipes, the ones I prepare with love for my family. Cooking is my great passion: follow me to discover simple, tasty recipes made with heart!

Read the Blog