Apple Yogurt Cake with Caramelized Apples
This apple yogurt cake is a perfect balance of soft texture, rich flavor, and the warmth of cinnamon and caramelized apples. Moist, tender, and subtly spiced, it’s an ideal dessert for any occasion. The caramelized apples add extra richness, making each bite a comforting delight.
Ingredients
Cake Ingredients
- 270 g all-purpose flour
- 120 g brown sugar Can substitute with white sugar
- 100 ml vegetable oil Can use canola or sunflower oil
- 2 large eggs
- 250 g plain yogurt Can use vanilla or apricot yogurt
- 1 packet baking powder
- 1 tbsp maple syrup Optional, can skip if desired
- to taste cinnamon
- 1 apple for decoration
Caramelized Apple Ingredients
- 3 apples For caramelizing
- 50 g butter
- 40 g sugar White or brown sugar
- to taste cinnamon To taste
Instructions
Instructions
- Peel and dice 3 apples. In a skillet, melt the butter, then add sugar and cinnamon. Cook the apples over low heat, stirring occasionally, until they are tender and caramelized, about 10–15 minutes. Let them cool down.
- In a mixing bowl, beat 2 eggs with 120g brown sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy. Add the maple syrup, yogurt, and oil, and mix until combined.
- Sift in 270g flour, 1 packet of baking powder, and cinnamon to the mixture. Stir gently until everything is well incorporated.
- Carefully fold in the caramelized apples. Be sure they are evenly mixed throughout the batter.
- Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F) and line a 22–24 cm cake pan with parchment paper. Pour the batter into the pan.
- Decorate the top of the cake with thin slices of one apple. Optionally, sprinkle with some sugar.
- Bake for 45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let the cake cool before serving.
Notes
- For a dairy-free version, use plant-based yogurt and non-dairy butter.
- You can substitute white sugar for brown sugar, but brown sugar adds a richer flavor.
- Feel free to add nuts or dried fruit for extra texture.