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Yogurt Cake

Bold, rich, and ready in minutes — this mocha yogurt cake is where deep coffee flavour meets velvety texture. It’s unbelievably soft thanks to Greek yogurt, with a subtle crunch from walnuts and an optional finish of glossy chocolate. 

Ingredients

  • 125 g greek yogurt
  • 1 tbsp instant coffee
  • 4 eggs
  • 16 g vanilla sugar
  • 180 (¾ cup) g sugar
  • to taste salt
  • 180 (¾ cup) ml vegetable oil
  • 180 (¾ cup) ml milk
  • 30 (2 tbsp) ml vinegar
  • 350 (3 cups) g all-purpose flour
  • 50 g walnuts
  • to taste chocolate sauce & almond slices

Instructions
 

  • Set your oven to 180°C (350°F) and prepare a 9-inch cake pan by greasing it with butter or lining with parchment paper.
  • Combine plain flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and baking soda in a large bowl. Sift for a light, airy mix.
  • Dissolve 2 tbsp instant coffee granules in 80ml hot water, then cool.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together natural yoghurt, caster sugar, eggs, and vegetable oil until smooth.
  • Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, alternating with the mocha coffee, until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
  • Transfer the batter into your prepared pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
  • Bake for 35-40 minutes or until a skewer inserted comes out clean.
  • Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack.
  • Dust with icing sugar or spread with a light coffee glaze for extra indulgence.
  • Slice generously and serve with a cup of black coffee or a dollop of cream.