The 7 Jars Cake is one of the most beloved and frequently made recipes: a soft, fragrant, and incredibly simple cake, perfect for those who want a quick dessert without using a scale. It is prepared using the yogurt jar as the measurement unit, making it an easy and foolproof yogurt cake. Its soft texture and delicate taste make it ideal for breakfast, snack, or as a base for filling. It’s a versatile recipe that you can customize with cocoa, fruit, or chocolate chips, while always keeping its characteristic lightness. In just a few minutes, you’ll have a batter ready to bake and a soft cake without a scale that will become your classic. If you love soft cakes, try the lemon loaf cake, the 12 tablespoons apple cake, the hot milk cake or the cloud Nene ring cake.
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- Difficulty: Very easy
- Cost: Economical
- Preparation time: 10 Minutes
- Portions: 8People
- Cooking methods: Oven
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: All Seasons
Ingredients for preparing the 7 jars cake
- 1 jar plain yogurt (125 g)
- 2 jars all-purpose flour
- 1 jar cornstarch
- 2 jars sugar
- 1 jar extra virgin olive oil
- 1 packet baking powder
- 3 eggs
- 1 pinch salt
- to taste grated lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon
Tools
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- Springform Pan 22 cm diameter
Steps for preparing the 7 jars cake
To make your Soft 7 Jars Cake, start by separating the egg yolks from the whites. Whip the latter until stiff: it is the step that will make the cake tall and light. In a separate bowl, mix yogurt, sugar, oil, and yolks, creating a creamy and fragrant base.
Combine sifted flour, cornstarch, and baking powder, along with the lemon zest which gives a fresh aroma. Mix until you get a smooth batter. At this point, gently fold in the whipped egg whites, with movements from bottom to top, to keep the cake soft and airy.
Transfer the batter to a buttered and floured baking pan and bake at 350°F (180°C) for about 50 minutes in the lower-middle part of the oven. If the surface darkens too much, cover it with a sheet of aluminum foil. Once ready, let it cool completely: you will get a soft and fragrant yogurt cake, perfect to enjoy plain or with plenty of powdered sugar.
Storage and Variations
Add chocolate chips for a richer cake.
Use lemon or vanilla yogurt for different aromas.
Add apples, pears, or peaches for a soft fruit cake.
For a lighter version, use lactose-free yogurt.
It stays soft for 3–4 days under a dome.
FAQ
Can I use fruit yogurt?
Yes, you will get an even more fragrant yogurt cake.
Can I substitute the extra virgin olive oil?
Sure, you can use a more neutral-tasting seed oil.
