Spelt and Yogurt Cake

Name: Spelt and Yogurt Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: Spelt flour 1.4 cups; Greek yogurt at room temperature 1 cup; Granny Smith apples 2; Sugar 0.9 cup; Butter at room temperature 7 tbsp; Eggs medium, at room temperature 2; Baking powder 2 ¼ tsp; Potato starch 6 ¼ tbsp; Vanilla bean 1; Fine salt 1 pinch; Butter to taste; Type 00 flour to taste; Sugar to taste; Powdered sugar ¼ cup

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529

Calories per serving

Vegetarian

Energy Kcal 529
Carbohydrates g 79.8
of which sugars g 48.3
Protein g 7.8
Fats g 19.8
of which saturated fat g 10.82
Fiber g 1.7
Cholesterol mg 116
Sodium mg 256

Difficulty: Easy
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 40 min
Serving: 6
Cost: Low

PRESENTATION

When you want a cake that feels both special and comforting, the spelt yogurt cake is your go-to choice. Really good stuff. This treat blends the tangy flavors of green apples with the rustic charm of Italian spelt flour. And you know what? In places like Umbria and Tuscany, spelt has been a staple for centuries. This yogurt cake recipe embraces that tradition with a modern twist. The mix of creamy Greek yogurt and spelt flour creates a cake that’s not only soft and tender but also rich with a nutty flavor unique to whole grains.

Whether you enjoy it for breakfast, a quick snack, or a sweet dessert, it fits just about any time of the day. And the sugar? Not overloaded. This healthy cake recipe feels like a treat, with apples adding a sweet and sour touch. So so good.

Many Italians love the simplicity of this spelt flour cake—pretty simple and all about using straightforward, real ingredients. Even when you're pressed for time, it comes together quickly. Which is great. Perfect for busy days when you crave something homemade. Some like to experiment with different fruits, but the classic combo of green apple and Greek yogurt is always a hit. People also make spelt and orange cookies using the same base. Really, once you master this, you've got a variety of spelt baking ideas to explore.

The cake bakes to a golden perfection with a lightly crispy top while staying moist inside—offering the best of both worlds. Pour yourself a coffee, slice off a piece, and enjoy a little daily pleasure. It feels both familiar and new. For sure. Whether you think of it as a whole grain cake or simply an easy spelt cake, it’s about making something genuine and good—bringing the heart of an Italian kitchen right to your table. Honestly, it's the kind of dessert that effortlessly combines tradition with a touch of modern flair. A taste of Italy in every bite. Seriously good.

INGREDIENTS

529

Calories per serving

Ingredients for a 9-inch diameter mold: Spelt flour 1.4 cups (170 g); Greek yogurt 1 cup (250 g) - at room temperature; Granny Smith apples 2; Sugar 0.9 cup (180 g); Butter 7 tbsp (100 g) - at room temperature; Eggs 2 - medium, at room temperature; Baking powder 2 ¼ tsp (10 g); Potato starch 6 ¼ tbsp (50 g); Vanilla bean 1; Fine salt 1 pinch

For greasing and flouring the mold: Butter to taste; Type 00 flour to taste

for dusting: Sugar to taste; Powdered sugar ¼ cup (40 g)

Preparation

How to prepare Spelt and Yogurt Cake

To prepare the spelt and yogurt cake, start with the dry ingredients: in a bowl, sift the spelt flour 1 with the baking powder 2 and potato starch 3. Once this operation is done, set the bowl aside for a moment.

In the stand mixer, place the butter cut into chunks 4 and, while the mixer is working, add the sugar 5 and the seeds from the vanilla pod 6.

Also add the Greek yogurt 7 and continue working until you have obtained a frothy mixture. At that point, add the room temperature eggs 8 and, continuing to mix, also add the salt 9.

At this point, also add the previously sifted dry ingredients, adding them one tablespoon at a time 10. Once you have added all the powders and obtained a smooth, lump-free batter 11, pour the batter into a 9-inch diameter springform pan, greased and floured 12.

Level the batter in the pan with the help of a spatula 13 and then dust the surface with a tablespoon of sugar (14-15).

Now move on to the apples: wash them well and cut them into wedges (16-17), obtaining wedges about 1/8 inch thick 18.

Arrange the apple wedges on the surface of the cake, slightly overlapping them (19-20) and forming a circle, leaving the center of the cake empty 21.

Dust the surface with powdered sugar 22 and bake in a preheated static oven at 356°F, on the middle shelf, for 40 minutes 23. After this time, do the toothpick test: if the toothpick comes out clean and dry, it means that the cake is properly cooked, and you can take it out of the oven 24. Let it cool before transferring it to a serving plate and serving it: your spelt and yogurt cake is ready to be enjoyed!

Storage

The spelt and yogurt cake keeps for 3-4 days at room temperature, covered with a glass dome. It can be frozen after baking, whole or sliced.

Tip

To give your spelt and yogurt cake an even more special taste, you can add the seeds of a cardamom pod to the batter, which will enhance the flavor of the apples: it will be a great success!

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Spelt and Yogurt Cake

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How to prepare Spelt and Yogurt Cake

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