Our yogurt cake is spiced with cardamom and decorated with beautiful, bright pomegranate seeds. The contrast of the pink fruit and green pistachios makes this cake a real showstopper. We used a vanilla and baobab flavoured Greek yogurt for our yogurt cake batter but you could use plain and add some vanilla essence if preferred. One of the best things about yogurt cake is that is stays super moist, making it perfect if you want to bake ahead. Serve with an extra dollop of extra-thick Greek yogurt and you’ve got yourself the perfect afternoon treat.
Ingredients
- 180g butter, plus a little for greasing
- 120g sugar
- zest of 1 lemon (reserve the juice)
- 80ml honey
- 4 eggs, separated
- 250g plain flour
- 1tsp baking powder
- 1tsp bicarbonate of soda
- ½tsp salt
- 150g thick Greek yogurt (we used Yeo Valley Baobab & Vanilla)
- ½tsp ground cardamom
For the syrup:
- juice of 1 orange (and reserved lemon juice)
- 4tbsp caster sugar
- 2 cardamom pods
- 4tbsp sesame seeds and pistachios
To serve:
- handful pomegranate seeds
- extra-thick Greek yogurt
WEIGHT CONVERTER
Method
- Preheat oven to 170°C. Grease and line a 23cm cake tin with baking paper. Cream together the butter and sugar. Stir in lemon zest, honey and egg yolks.
- In a separate bowl, sift the flour, baking powder, bicarb and salt together, then fold into the batter, alternating with the yogurt. Fold in the ground cardamom.
- Beat the egg whites until stiff and fold into the mixture. Pour into the tin and bake in the oven for 50-55 mins until cooked through. (Cover the top if it starts to go too dark).
- Simmer together the orange juice, lemon juice, caster sugar and cardamom pods. Cook for a few mins to reduce. Remove from the heat. Stir in the sesame seeds and pistachios, then drizzle over the cake. Sprinkle with pomegranate seeds, cut and serve with yogurt.
Trusted, informative, and empathetic – GoodTo is the ultimate online destination for mums. Established in 2007, our 15-year-strong archive of content includes more than 18,000 articles, 1,500 how-to videos, and 7,000 recipes.
-
Black Forest gateau
Our Black Forest gateau has a rich, luxurious chocolate sponge sandwiched with freshly whipped cream and topped with sweet cherries...
By Jessica Dady • Published
-
Mary Berry's Christmas fruit cake
Mary Berry's Christmas fruit cake is packed with luxury dried fruit, ground almonds, and nuts and a twist of pineapple. Bakes in just 2 hours 15 mins.
By Mary Berry • Published
-
Mini Christmas cakes
These impressive, muffin-sized, brandy infused mini Christmas cakes are perfect for sharing with family and friends this Christmas – sweet and delicious
By Jessica Dady • Published
-
Munchies skillet cookie
A gooey, delicious cookie baked in a skillet. A great dessert for sharing with loved ones...
By Jess Meyer • Published
-
Mozzarella and tomato ‘bruschetta’ salad
A filling salad that doesn't shy away from flavour. Perfect as a hearty lunch or light dinner...
By Jess Meyer • Published
-
Coq au vin pie
A warming pie packed with tender chunks of chicken, succulent bacon and a rich red wine gravy...
By Rose Fooks • Published
-
Iceland is selling a GIANT Cadbury’s Creme Egg dessert just in time for Easter
By Naomi Jamieson • Published
-
Why is there an egg shortage in the UK? Here’s why supermarkets are running out of eggs
Find out why is there an egg shortage, as some supermarkets see their shelves left empty as a result of the ongoing issue.
By Ellie Hutchings • Last updated
-
Is Harry Hill the new Bake Off presenter?
As the comedian returns as host of the new series of Junior Bake Off we look a who could replace Matt Lucas on the Bake Off main show.
By Selina Maycock • Published