Chocolate Yogurt Pound Cake: Soft and Delicious Recipe Without Butter
- Difficulty: Easy
- Cost: Cheap
- Rest time: 10 Minutes
- Preparation time: 15 Minutes
- Portions: 6
- Cooking methods: Oven
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: All seasons
Ingredients
- 1 jar yogurt (plain)
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 3 eggs
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 packet baking powder
- 1 pinch salt
- 2 oz dark chocolate
- 1/3 cup oil (olive or sunflower seed)
Tools
- 1 Bowl 1
- 1 Electric whisk electric whisks
- 1 Pound cake mold 1
- 1 Sieve 1
- 1 Spatula 1
Steps
Preheat the oven to 338°F and prepare a 9-inch pound cake mold by lightly greasing and flouring it.
Sift together the flour, unsweetened cocoa, and baking powder, then mix well.
In a bowl, beat the eggs with sugar and salt until the mixture is fluffy.
Gradually add the olive oil and plain yogurt, mixing well after each addition.
Gradually incorporate the flour, cocoa, and baking powder mixture, stirring until you get a smooth and homogeneous dough, then finish by adding the grated dark chocolate using a large-hole grater.
Pour the batter into the prepared mold and level it with a spatula.Pour the batter into the prepared mold and level it with a spatula. Chop some dark chocolate and sprinkle it over the top of the raw pound cake.
Bake the pound cake for about 40-45 minutes, or until it is dry and the toothpick test comes out clean.
Once baked, let the pound cake cool before serving.Serve it with a cup of tea or milk for an irresistible breakfast or snack.
Delight your loved ones with this butter-free, healthy, and delicious dessert, perfect for any time of the day!
Here are some notes, tips, and variations to further customize and enrich this delicious Chocolate Yogurt Pound Cake recipe:
1. Fruit Addition: For a fresh and fruity version, you can add pieces of fresh strawberry, pitted cherries, or sliced bananas to the batter.
Fruit gives the cake moisture and flavor with a fresh note.
2. Incorporate Nuts: For a crunchy and nutritious touch, you can add chopped nuts such as walnuts, hazelnuts, or almonds.
Nuts give our cake a rich flavor and an interesting texture.
3. Chocolate Glaze: If you want to make the cake even more delicious, you can add melted dark chocolate on top once it has cooled.
4. Variants and Flavors: You can experiment with this pound cake by adding vanilla essence, grated orange zest, or a hint of cinnamon for a spicy flavor or an extra kick with a pinch of chili pepper.
5. Vegan Version: If you want a version without eggs and animal elements, you can use plant-based yogurt instead of plain yogurt and seed oil instead of olive oil.
