Yogurt and Apricot Cake
The yogurt and apricot cake is a simple yet irresistible dessert, perfect for any occasion. With its soft and moist texture and the sweet and tangy flavor of apricots, this cake will delight everyone's palate.
Ingredients
- 200 g plain flour
- 150 g sugar
- 3 nr eggs
- 125 g yogurt natural
- 100 ml sunflower seed oil
- 1 bustina baking powder
- 1 pinch salt
- 4 nr ripe apricots
Instructions
Step 1: Preparing the ingredients
- Start by preheating the oven to 180°C and lining a round cake pan with parchment paper. Prepare the apricots by washing and halving them, removing the pit. Set aside while preparing the batter.
Step 2: Preparing the batter
- In a large bowl, beat the eggs with the sugar until the mixture is light and frothy. Add the yogurt and sunflower seed oil, stirring gently.
- At this point, add the sifted flour with the baking powder and a pinch of salt. Mix everything until smooth and homogeneous.
Step 3: Adding the apricots
- Pour half of the batter into the prepared cake pan, smoothing the top.
- Arrange half of the apricots over the batter, trying to distribute them evenly.
- Pour the remaining batter over the apricots and scatter the rest of the apricots on top.
Step 4: Baking
- Bake the cake in the preheated oven for about 40-45 minutes, or until golden on top and a skewer inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Once baked, remove the cake from the oven and let it cool completely before serving.
Notes
Tips and variations
- You can enhance your yogurt and apricot cake by adding a dusting of powdered sugar on top before serving. This will add a touch of sweetness and make it even more appealing.
- If fresh apricots are unavailable, you can use canned or rehydrated dried apricots. Be sure to drain them well before adding to the batter.
- If you prefer a lighter cake, replace the sunflower seed oil with natural yogurt. This reduces the fat content without compromising texture.
- For an extra flavor twist, add lemon or orange zest to the batter. It will give the cake a fresh citrus aroma that pairs beautifully with the apricots.