Soft cake with yogurt and fruit

Name: Soft cake with yogurt and fruit
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: Whole grain flour ½ cup; Potato starch 7 ¼ tbsp; Sugar 8 tbsp; Eggs 2; Dark chocolate chips 1.1 oz; Greek yogurt 0.4 cup; Fresh liquid cream 0.6 cup; Powdered sugar 2 tbsp; Blueberries 0.8 cup; Raspberries 1 cup; Mint to taste

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Vegetarian

Difficulty: Average
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 20 min
Serving: 6
Cost: Average

PRESENTATION

Recipe by
Silvia Sciattella

If you’re in Italy, a soft yogurt cake like this is such a treat. And really good stuff, especially with whole wheat flour and chocolate chips. And look, the clever 'furbo' mold creates a little ledge that holds a creamy yogurt filling and fresh fruit. The thing is, what makes this cake stand out is its moist texture. Every bite feels incredibly tender with just the right amount of sweetness from the chocolate. People love to pile on a thick layer of yogurt and top it with whatever fresh fruit is available. Strawberries, peaches, or berries—whatever you have. The visual appeal and delicious taste make this cake a favorite on Italian tables. And perfect for kids after school or adults with their coffee. Homemade yogurt cake is not just a delight to look at but also light and easy to enjoy. Disappears quickly, for sure, at any gathering.

Unlike typical cakes, a fruit yogurt cake from Italy stays moist and perfectly sweet without being heavy. And here's the deal, regional variations pop up depending on the season’s fruits or the type of yogurt used. Sometimes it’s Greek yogurt or a touch of lemon zest for a tangy twist. The beauty of this cake is in its simplicity—allowing you to whip up an easy yogurt cake recipe anytime you crave something homemade and fresh. People say, "the best part is the creamy yogurt layer," especially when it combines with juicy fruit and chocolate chips. It’s a cake that fits right in at picnics, birthdays, or just a lazy afternoon. The blend of flavors and that distinctive step for the filling make this moist yogurt cake a go-to snack. Seriously good when you slice into it. Whether you think of it as a yogurt fruit dessert or just a beloved snack, this cake has a knack for making everyone happy. Really really happy.

INGREDIENTS

Ingredients for a 9-inch mold: Whole grain flour ½ cup (60 g); Potato starch 7 ¼ tbsp (55 g); Sugar 8 tbsp (100 g); Eggs 2; Dark chocolate chips 1.1 oz (30 g)

for the yogurt filling: Greek yogurt 0.4 cup (90 g); Fresh liquid cream 0.6 cup (150 g); Powdered sugar 2 tbsp (15 g)

for decoration: Blueberries 0.8 cup (120 g); Raspberries 1 cup (120 g); Mint to taste

Preparation

How to prepare Soft cake with yogurt and fruit

To prepare the soft cake with yogurt and fruit, start with the batter. In a large bowl, pour the eggs and sugar 1, then beat them with an electric mixer 2 until they become white and frothy 3.

At this point, sift the cornstarch 4 inside and add the whole wheat flour 5. Mix with a spatula from bottom to top, without deflating the mixture 6.

Finally, incorporate the chocolate chips 7, then pour the mixture into a greased and floured 9-inch pan 8. Bake in a preheated static oven at 340°F for about 20 minutes. When the cake is cooked, remove it from the oven and let it cool slightly 9.

Then remove it from the mold and let it cool completely upside down on a wire rack 10. Meanwhile, whip the cream with powdered sugar. Then pour the yogurt into a bowl 11, add the whipped cream and mix from bottom to top 12 until you get a smooth cream and transfer it to the fridge.

Only when the cake is completely cold can you transfer the freshly prepared cream onto the surface 13. Decorate with berries 14, mint leaves 15, and serve your cake!