If you are thinking to make a cake for snack but don't want to have much work, prepare this delicious yogurt cake aromatized with cinnamon. It’s a very pleasant and simple cake to prepare!
INGREDIENTS FOR YOGURT CINNAMON CAKE
Here you'll find all the ingredients needed to make this recipe:
- Natural yogurt - Helps the cake to be moist and fluffy.
- Eggs - Makes the cake more soft and fluffy.
- Cinnamon - Cinnamon powder. Adds aroma and flavor.
- Unsalted butter - Makes the cake soft and tastier.
- Light brown sugar - To sweeten and flavor.
- All-purpose flour - Gives consistency and is the base of the dough.
- Lemon zest - Adds a very nice fresh flavor.
- Baking powder - Rising agent.
Below you’ll find the correct measurement of all ingredients and the step-by-step guide for this recipe.
HOW TO MAKE YOGURT CINNAMON CAKE
Step 1: Preheat the oven to 180ºC (350ºF). Grease a loaf tin with margarine or butter and dust with flour.
Step 2: Beat the brown sugar, butter, eggs and the lemon zest until obtain a homogeneous mixture. Add the yogurt, the cinnamon and beat for 1 to 2 minutes until it’s nicely incorporated. Add the flour and the baking powder and beat until a homogeneous and creamy mixture.
Step 3: Pour the cream into the prepared tin and bake for 35 to 40 minutes.
Step 4: When the cake is cooked, remove from oven and unmold. Let cool to room temperature and serve.
RECIPE TIPS
Some tips to prevent the cake from sinking:
1. If the cake is taken out of the oven before it is fully cooked in the center, it can collapse as it cools. Use a toothpick to test whether the cake is cooked, it should come out clean when inserted into the center of the cake.
2. Do not open the oven door while the cake is cooking, sudden temperature changes can also affect the cake’s structure, leading to the cake sinking.
3. Always make sure to preheat the oven before placing the cake in the oven.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How long does it take to bake a cake?
The baking time for a cake can vary significantly based on several factors, such as the type of cake, oven, recipe or pan size. Most cakes can take anywhere from 25 to 60 minutes to bake at 180ºC (350ºF). However, some recipes may require higher or lower temperatures.
Always preheat your oven and don't forget to check if your cake is done using methods such as the toothpick test or gently pressing the cake's center to ensure it's fully baked.
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Yogurt cinnamon cake
If you are thinking to make a cake for snack but don't want to have much work, prepare this delicious yogurt cake aromatized with cinnamon. It’s a very pleasant and simple cake to prepare!
4.33 from 6 reviews
- 125 grams (4 1/2 ounces) natural yogurt
- 3 medium eggs
- 1 tablespoon cinnamon powder
- 100 grams (1/2 cup) unsalted butter to room temperature
- 175 grams (1 cup) light brown sugar
- 175 grams (1 1/4 cups) all-purpose flour
- Zest of one lemon
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- Preheat the oven to 180ºC (350ºF). Grease a loaf tin (24 x 10 centimeters with 7 centimeters high (9 1/2 x 4-inch with 2 3/4-inch-high)) with margarine or butter and dust with flour.
- In an electric mixer, beat on medium speed the brown sugar, butter, eggs and the lemon zest until obtain a homogeneous mixture. Add the yogurt, the cinnamon and beat for 1 to 2 minutes until it’s nicely incorporated. Add the flour and the baking powder and beat until a homogeneous and creamy mixture.
- Pour the cream into the prepared tin and bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, about 35 to 40 minutes (the time depends on the oven).
- When the cake is cooked, remove from oven and unmold. Let cool to room temperature and serve.
