This Greek yogurt cocoa cake is soft, rich, and full of deep chocolate flavor. Thanks to the Greek yogurt, it has a moist and fluffy texture. It is lightly dusted with cocoa powder and powdered sugar, making it simple yet elegant. It can be served with fresh fruits like berries for a perfect finishing touch.
Cooking Time
60 minutes
Serves
6 people
Ingredients
For the cake:
1 cup sugar
1 cup Greek full-fat yogurt (room temperature)
½ cup vegetable oil
3 eggs (room temperature)
2 tsp vanilla extract
1 cup flour
½ cup cocoa powder
2 tsp baking powder
1 tsp instant coffee
½ tsp salt
For decoration:
Powdered sugar (for dusting)
Cocoa powder (for dusting)
To serve (optional):
Fresh berries (as desired)
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 180°C. Grease a 23 cm round cake pan and line the bottom with baking paper.
In a large bowl, whisk together sugar, Greek yogurt, oil, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
Add flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, instant coffee, and salt. Mix gently until just combined—do not overmix.
Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 30–35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Let the cake cool in the pan for 15 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Dust with powdered sugar and cocoa powder before serving. Add fresh fruit if desired.
Serving Tip
This cake pairs perfectly with berries or a cup of coffee for a simple and delicious dessert.
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