Greek Yogurt Chocolate Cake

How To Make

This is a very easy Greek yogurt chocolate cake to make and it will probably become a staple cake in your home as it has in ours.

• First, make your preparations: Preheat the oven to 350˚F (180˚C). Line the bottom of a 9-10 inch (22-25 cm) cake pan with parchment or non-stick baking paper. Then spray the sides and paper with non-stick cooking spray or melted butter. A springform pan works the best.
• Second, melt the chocolate: Put the dark chocolate and a stick of butter in a saucepan. Place over low to medium heat while stirring constantly until the chocolate has completely melted. The mixture should not simmer or boil! Remove from the heat and transfer the chocolate mixture to a large bowl. Let it cool a bit.
• Now, prepare the wet ingredients: In the same bowl, add in the oil, sugar, and Greek yogurt and mix until they are fully incorporated. Add in the eggs, again, mixing well after every addition until they are fully incorporated. Set aside the mixture.
• Next, prepare the dry ingredients: In a separate large bowl, sift together the cocoa powder, baking powder, and flour. Make sure all of the ingredients are evenly distributed. Then, add the flour mixture to the wet chocolate mixture. Carefully fold in the ingredients – do not overmix!
• Now, pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and bake it for 50-55 minutes or until a cake testing needle or toothpick comes out clean. Some crumbs on it are okay. Do not overbake as the cake will become much drier. The surface of the cake might crack during baking, but don’t worry as your ganache will cover it. Once you’ve removed your cake from the oven, remove it from the pan and allow it to cool completely on a cooling rack.

FAQs

• What is the difference between Greek yogurt and regular yogurt? When looking at the structural and production differences between regular and Greek (double cream) yogurt, they are as follows. Regular yogurt is made by heating milk, adding bacteria, and allowing the mixture to ferment. This gives you regular yogurt. To make Greek yogurt, this regular-yogurt-mixture is then further strained to produce a much thicker mixture.
• Is there another name for Greek yogurt? Many brands have labeled their yogurt as "double-thick" or "Greek style" yogurt. These are exactly the same as "Greek yogurt", so you can also use them in the same way.
• What can I use instead of yogurt in a cake? Sour cream is the best substitution for Greek yogurt in cakes. It has a very similar texture, consistency, and flavor profile. You can substitute these in equal amounts. This will still give you a moist chocolate yogurt cake recipe. Buttermilk is another acidic dairy-based liquid that will work as a substitution, however, the texture will vary slightly because buttermilk is much runnier than Greek yogurt. For this reason, you can add a tablespoon or two more flour to balance out the texture changes. Read more on the substitutions for Greek yogurt here.
• What is a good non-dairy substitute for yogurt? Our top dairy-free substitutions for this moist chocolate cake recipe with yogurt would have to be a dairy-free Greek yogurt. These could be made from coconut, almond, cashew or peas. You will lose a tiny bit of acidity, but there should still be some. Either way, it is your best bet to still achieve that creaminess and moistness regular Greek yogurt provides. Here are two other options that more experimental among us can try: Avocado and mayonnaise. The consistency of these are similar to Greek yogurt and they also provide a creamy texture. Start by substituting them in equal quantities and make notes after each baked cake.