Strawberry Yogurt Cake
A light strawberry yogurt cake using skimmed buttermilk and low‑fat yogurt instead of cream, saving calories while delivering a delicate flavor.
Ingredients
- 2 Eggs
- 120 g coconut blossom sugar
- 50 g spelt flour type 1050
- 50 g cornstarch
- 1 tsp Baking powder
- 350 g strawberries
- 8 sheets white gelatin
- 150 ml whipping cream
- 250 ml buttermilk
- 300 g Yogurt (1.5% fat)
- 3 sprigs Mint
Instructions
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1.
Beat the eggs with 75 g coconut blossom sugar and 2 tbsp hot water in a bowl until creamy, about 5 minutes using a hand mixer.
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2.
Sift flour, cornstarch, and baking powder into another bowl, mix well, then fold into the egg mixture with a whisk.
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3.
Cut parchment paper to fit a 24 cm springform, line the bottom, pour batter in, and smooth the surface with a spatula.
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4.
Bake in a preheated oven at 200 °C (180 °C fan) for 10–15 minutes. Cool on a wire rack and release from the pan.
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5.
Wash strawberries gently, drain well, set aside 8 whole berries for garnish. Dice the rest into small cubes and place in a bowl.
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6.
Soak gelatin sheets in plenty of cold water until softened.
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7.
Whip cream in a tall container with a hand mixer until stiff peaks form; refrigerate.
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8.
Combine buttermilk, yogurt, and remaining coconut blossom sugar in a bowl, whisk smooth. Warm the soaked gelatin in a small pot, stirring with a wooden spoon until dissolved.
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9.
Fold one‑third of the yogurt mixture into the warm gelatin, then immediately stir in the remaining two‑thirds. Gently fold in whipped cream, followed by strawberry cubes.
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10.
Reposition the springform rim over the base and spread the yogurt cream on top. Chill for 4–5 hours.
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11.
Wash mint leaves, shake dry, and pick off individual leaves.
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12.
Carefully lift the cake from the springform with a large knife onto a plate. Garnish with remaining strawberries and mint leaves.