- Can I use other fruit?
- Yes, blackberries, currants, or peaches work wonderfully.
Raspberry Yogurt Cake
The tang of yogurt and the perfume of raspberries are a classic summer pairing. This cake focuses on lightness: a thin sponge base and an airy, refreshing mousse. It satisfies the sweet tooth without feeling heavy.
Ingredients
1 2/3
cups
Plain Yogurt
10
oz
Fresh Raspberries
3/4
cup
Granulated Sugar
3
large
Eggs
1 1/2
cups
All-Purpose Flour
1
stick
Unsalted Butter (softened)
1
tsp
Baking Powder
3/4
cup
Heavy Cream
1 1/2
packets
Unflavored Gelatin (approx. 0.5 oz)
1/4
cup
Water (for gelatin)
2/3
cup
Confectioners' Sugar (for mousse)
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Equipment Needed
- 9-inch Springform Pan: For baking.
- Whisk: For batter and cream.
Allergen Information
Wheat
Milk
Egg
Instructions
1
✓
Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and flour the pan. Mix flour with baking powder.
Tip: Standard baking prep.
2
✓
Cream butter and granulated sugar, add eggs one by one, then fold in flour mixture.
Tip: This Madeira-style sponge is sturdier than a airy sponge cake.
3
✓
Bake for 20-25 minutes. Cool completely.
Tip: Hot cake melts mousse.
4
✓
Bloom gelatin in water, then melt gently.
Tip: Do not boil.
5
✓
Mix yogurt with powdered sugar. Temper gelatin with a little yogurt, then stir into the batch.
Tip: Prevents lumps.
6
✓
Whip cream and fold into yogurt along with half the raspberries.
Tip: Crushing some berries creates a nice marble effect.
7
✓
Place cake back in ring, pour mousse over it, chill 4 hours.
Tip: The ring holds the shape.
8
✓
Decorate with remaining raspberries.
Tip: Fresh mint leaves add color contrast.
Recipe FAQ
Ingredients
- 1 2/3 cups Plain Yogurt
- 10 oz Fresh Raspberries
- 3/4 cup Granulated Sugar
- 3 large Eggs
- 1 1/2 cups All-Purpose Flour
- 1 stick Unsalted Butter (softened)
- 1 tsp Baking Powder
- 3/4 cup Heavy Cream
- 1 1/2 packets Unflavored Gelatin (approx. 0.5 oz)
- 1/4 cup Water (for gelatin)
- 2/3 cup Confectioners' Sugar (for mousse)