The soft yogurt loaf cake dresses in spring and becomes a different kind of Easter dessert, perfect for bringing something simple yet striking to the table. Soft and fragrant, it is enriched with a delicate white sugar glaze that makes it elegant and with cheerful colored candles that immediately recall the festive Easter atmosphere, delighting both adults and children.
This is truly a recipe for a simple Easter cake, ideal even for those with little kitchen experience: it’s made without too much fuss, with few steps and easily available ingredients. For this reason it is perfect when you want a beautiful and tasty result without stress.
The yogurt loaf cake is also a winning choice because kids love it: its soft texture and delicate flavor make it irresistible, while the colorful decorations add a playful touch that makes it even more inviting.
Also, thanks to the use of olive oil instead of butter, this cake is lighter and easier to digest, without sacrificing softness. It is therefore perfect to enjoy for breakfast or snack during the holidays, when you want something indulgent but not too heavy.
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- Difficulty: Very easy
- Cost: Budget-friendly
- Preparation time: 8 Minutes
- Cooking time: 40 Minutes
- Portions: 8 pieces
- Cooking methods: Oven
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: Easter
Ingredients for the soft yogurt loaf cake
- 1 cup type 1 flour
- 1/2 cup potato starch
- 1/2 cup erythritol or brown sugar
- 3/4 cup plain yogurt or plain kefir
- 2 eggs
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 lemon
- 1 bean vanilla bean
- as needed colorful sprinkles
- 1 1/4 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons water
Tools
- 1 Stand mixer
- 1 Bowl
- 1 Hand mixer
- 1 Loaf pan
- 1 Spatula
- 1 Zester / Grater
- 1 Sieve
Steps to prepare the soft yogurt loaf cake
In a large bowl, or in a stand mixer, break the eggs and add the erythritol or brown sugar and a pinch of salt.
With a electric hand mixer, beat for a few minutes until you obtain a light and frothy mixture — a fundamental step to guarantee the cake’s softness. While beating, add the plain yogurt or kefir, pour in the extra virgin olive oil in a thin stream (this will make the batter lighter and easier to digest compared to using butter), then add the grated lemon zest and the vanilla bean or extract.
Add the potato starch.
Mix until you obtain a smooth and homogeneous batter.
Pour into the loaf pan (10 in) lined with parchment paper or lightly greased, and level it with a kitchen spatula.
Decorate with the colorful sprinkles and bake at 356°F for about 40-45 minutes, without opening the oven during the first 30 minutes. Check doneness with a skewer — it should come out dry.
Once baked, remove the loaf from the oven, let it cool for about 10 minutes in the pan and then transfer it to a cooling rack until completely cool.
In the meantime prepare the glaze by mixing 1 1/4 cups of powdered sugar with 2-3 tablespoons of water or lemon juice until you obtain a smooth and slightly fluid consistency, then pour it over the loaf’s ridges and let it cool so it solidifies.
Storage for the soft yogurt loaf cake
To best preserve the yogurt loaf cake, once completely cooled, it is important to protect it from the air to keep it soft and moist: you can store it under a cake dome or in an airtight container, which is ideal to prevent drying out; it keeps perfectly at room temperature for 2-3 days, away from heat sources and humidity, maintaining its softness thanks to the olive oil that helps retain moisture.
If it’s very hot, you can refrigerate it, but remember to take it out at least 20-30 minutes before serving to bring back its softness; if it’s already glazed, make sure the glaze is completely dry before covering it. For longer storage you can also freeze it (better without candles and decorations), wrapping it in plastic wrap and then a freezer bag — it will keep for about 1 month — just let it thaw at room temperature to recover a soft and tasty cake as if freshly made.
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FAQ (Questions and Answers)
What other yogurt can I use?
Yes, you can use vanilla or lemon-flavored yogurt to give a different aroma, while still keeping the same soft texture.
Can I use 00 flour?
Yes, but it is more refined than type 1 flour and does not retain the grain properties.
Can I make it with Greek yogurt?
Yes
Can I add other ingredients?
Yes, chocolate chips, nuts or candied fruit are great variations.
Is the glaze mandatory?
No, but it makes the cake more theatrical and perfect for an occasion like Easter.
