Apple Yogurt Cake: the soft and fragrant recipe that wins everyone over!
The apple yogurt cake is one of those desserts that smell like home, simplicity and tradition. An easy, quick recipe perfect for those who want to prepare a soft apple cake without butter, light but full of flavor.
Thanks to the yogurt, the batter stays moist longer and the apples, with their natural sweetness, give an irresistible aroma.
It is the ideal cake for breakfast, snack or a little daily treat.
Preparing a yogurt yogurt cake is really within everyone’s reach: you only need a few genuine ingredients, a bowl and a whisk.
The recipe is also perfect for those who love homemade desserts but have little time, because the batter is ready in a few minutes.
Moreover, it’s a lighter variation compared to the classic apple cake, without sacrificing softness.
For a perfect result, choose fragrant and juicy apples, such as Golden or Renette, which become soft and aromatic when baked.
Plain yogurt gives balance and freshness, while a pinch of cinnamon enhances the cake’s aroma making it even more inviting.
The result is a yogurt cake, moist at the right level and perfect to enjoy even the next day.
This recipe is ideal for those looking for a simple but impressive dessert, also suitable for a lighter diet.
You can personalize it by adding raisins, almonds, lemon zest or a spoonful of honey for an extra aromatic touch.
If you love genuine and fragrant cakes, this yogurt version will become one of your favorites.
A recipe that combines tradition, lightness and taste, perfect for bringing a cake to the table that tastes like home and goodness.
Approx. 480 kcal per person
- Difficulty: Easy
- Cost: Inexpensive
- Preparation time: 20 Minutes
- Cooking time: 40 Minutes
- Portions: 8 Servings
- Cooking methods: Electric oven
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: All seasons
Ingredients to make the Apple Yogurt Cake
- 1.75 lb apples (weight without peel)
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar (about 160 g)
- 2/3 cup plain yogurt (about 150 g)
- 3 eggs (medium)
- 1/2 cup sunflower oil
- grated zest of 1/2 lemon
- juice of 1/2 lemon
- 1 packet baking powder
- 3 1/4 cups all-purpose flour (about 400 g)
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- juice of 1/2 lemon
- 1 tablespoon sugar (to sprinkle on the surface of the apples before baking)
- to taste powdered sugar
Tools
- 1 Non-stick pan Non-stick pan 8 2/3 in diameter
Preparation of the Apple Yogurt Cake
First, peel the apples and cut them into cubes, setting aside 2 to slice for the final decoration.
Put them in two different bowls: toss the cubed apples with lemon, cinnamon and sugar, and mix; toss the sliced apples only with a splash of lemon to prevent them from browning.
Take the electric whisk, place the eggs and sugar in a bowl and beat at high speed for a few minutes until the mixture becomes slightly fluffy.
Then at low speed, gradually add the remaining ingredients, except the flour.
Once all the ingredients are incorporated, add the flour sifted and work the batter at low speed for a few minutes.
At this point, fold in the cubed apples with a spatula.
Prepare an 8 2/3-inch (22 cm) pan, buttered and floured, or use a silicone pan (in that case there is no need to butter and flour it). Pour the batter into the pan, level it and arrange the apple slices on the surface, then sprinkle with sugar.
Bake in a preheated oven at 356°F (180°C) for 40 minutes, checking doneness. Test with a skewer and if necessary continue baking for a few more minutes.
When baked, remove from the oven and let cool, then transfer to a serving plate and dust with powdered sugar.
