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Spelt and Yogurt Cake

17/11/2023

The spelt and yogurt cake is a simple and rustic dessert, perfect for breakfast or a snack. Here is the recipe:

Ingredients

  • 200 g of spelt flour
  • 2 eggs
  • 125 g of natural yogurt (Greek yogurt is better for more creaminess)
  • 100 g of brown sugar (or granulated sugar if you prefer)
  • 60 ml of seed oil (such as sunflower oil)
  • 1 packet of baking powder for sweets
  • The grated zest of one lemon (untreated)
  • 1 pinch of salt

Preparation

  1. In a large bowl, whisk the eggs with the sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy.
  2. Add the yogurt and seed oil to the egg and sugar mixture, gently mixing until everything is well combined.
  3. Fold in the sifted spelt flour with baking powder, the pinch of salt, and grated lemon zest, stirring until the batter is smooth and uniform.
  4. Pour the batter into a cake pan (22-24 cm in diameter) previously greased and floured or lined with parchment paper.
  5. Bake in a preheated oven at 180 °C for about 30-35 minutes, or until the cake is golden and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  6. Let the spelt and yogurt cake cool before unmolding and serving.

Curiosity

Spelt flour gives the cake a slightly more rustic flavor compared to wheat flour and makes the dessert a little denser. The use of yogurt, in addition to adding moisture, contributes a note of acidity that balances out the sweetness of the sugar.

If you want an extra touch, you can add some dried fruit like walnuts or almonds to the batter, or pieces of fresh fruit such as apples or pears, which pair very well with spelt flour.