Soft cherry and yogurt cake, a simple homemade dessert with a moist crumb, ideal for breakfast or snack time. This page explains not only quantities and steps, but also the choices that make the result more reliable.
Recipe facts
Details
- Prep: 15 min
- Cook: 45 min
- Servings: 8 slices
- Difficulty: Easy
- Cost: €€
Nutrition (per serving)
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Protein: 7 g
- Carbs: 42 g
- of which sugars: 24 g
- Fat: 13 g
- of which saturates: 3 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Cholesterol: 55 mg
Indicative values only. This does not replace medical advice.
Ingredients (8 slices)
- 280 g pitted cherries
- 250 g plain yogurt
- 3 eggs
- 180 g sugar
- 90 ml seed oil
- 270 g all-purpose flour
- 16 g baking powder
- Lemon zest
- 1 pinch of salt
- Icing sugar, optional
Quick method
- Whip eggs and sugar until pale.
- Add yogurt, oil, lemon zest and salt.
- Mix in sifted flour and baking powder without overworking.
- Lightly flour the cherries and fold some into the batter.
- Pour into the pan, add the remaining cherries and bake at 175 C for 40-45 minutes.
Why this recipe works
Yogurt keeps the crumb moist while cherries add acidity and fragrance. The cake stays simple, but it does not feel plain.
The recipe is designed for a home kitchen, with accessible ingredients and realistic timing.
The most important step
Use ripe but firm cherries, divide them between the batter and the surface, and dust the fruit lightly with flour.
Small details such as moisture, temperature and timing matter more when a recipe uses only a few ingredients.
Choosing ingredients
Use fresh ingredients and avoid products that are too watery or already heavily seasoned. A simple recipe makes the quality of each component more visible.
Practical organization
Prepare ingredients before starting and keep the work area ordered. This makes the process calmer and reduces mistakes.
Mistakes to avoid
Do not skip resting, draining or cooling steps. Also avoid adding too much seasoning before tasting.
Sensible variations
Change one element at a time and keep the original balance. The best substitutions preserve the same function and texture.
How to serve it
Serve at the right temperature and finish with fresh herbs, pepper or citrus only when they genuinely improve the dish.
Storage
Store covered in the fridge for one or two days depending on the ingredients. Refresh crunchy elements in the oven or pan when possible.
Nutrition note
The nutrition values are approximate and do not replace advice from a doctor, dietitian or nutritionist.
Why save it
This recipe is worth saving because it has a concrete role in everyday cooking and can be repeated without special shopping.