Yogurt Ciambellone with Chocolate Chips

The Yogurt Ciambellone with Chocolate Chips is a simple, moist, and tasty cake, perfect for breakfast or as a snack. Here’s how to prepare it:

Ingredients

• 250 g of all-purpose flour
• 200 g of sugar
• 125 g of plain yogurt (if you have Greek yogurt, it will be even creamier)
• 100 g of chocolate chips
• 3 eggs
• 100 ml of vegetable oil
• 1 packet of baking powder
• 1 pinch of salt
• The grated zest of one untreated lemon (for an Italian touch!)
• Butter and flour to grease and flour the cake mold

Preparation

1. Preheat the oven to 180 °C.
2. Butter and flour the ciambellone mold.
3. In a bowl, whisk the eggs with the sugar until you get a foamy and clear mixture.
4. Add the yogurt and continue mixing. Then, incorporate the oil slowly, stirring constantly.
5. Mix the grated lemon zest into the batter.
6. In another bowl, sift the flour, baking powder, and a pinch of salt.
7. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing well to prevent lumps.
8. Once the batter is smooth, add the chocolate chips (I recommend dusting them with a bit of flour so they won’t all sink to the bottom during baking).
9. Pour the batter into the mold and bake for about 35-40 minutes. Check for doneness by inserting a toothpick in the center of the ciambellone: if it comes out clean, it’s ready.
10. Let the ciambellone cool in the mold for about 10 minutes, then transfer it onto a wire rack to cool completely.

Curiosity

The Yogurt Ciambellone is a modern variant of the classic ciambellone, where yogurt adds moisture and softness to the cake’s texture. The chocolate chips are a delicious addition that both adults and children enjoy. In Italy, it is common to add a personal touch to homemade desserts with the addition of citrus zest like lemon or orange, which falls within the culinary tradition of enhancing fresh and natural flavors.

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