Editorial content from Empório Portugal. Traditional recipes may vary by region, family, and cook.
About the Recipe
Yogurt cake is a homey, practical, and beloved recipe in many Portuguese households.
The batter is fluffy and slightly tangy, good for serving plain or with fruit.
Ingredients
- 1 pot of natural yogurt
- 3 eggs
- 2 pots of sugar
- 3 pots of flour
- 1 pot of oil
- 1 tablespoon of baking powder
- Optional lemon zest
Preparation Method
- Mix yogurt, eggs, sugar, and oil.
- Add flour and zest.
- Incorporate the baking powder.
- Pour into a greased pan.
- Bake until golden.
- Serve plain or with fruit.
Tips from Empório Portugal
- Use the yogurt pot as a measuring cup.
- Natural unsweetened yogurt balances better.
- Do not open the oven in the first few minutes.
Possible Substitutions in Brazil
- Natural Greek yogurt makes the batter richer.
- Orange zest can replace lemon.
Pairing
Coffee, milk, or herbal tea. No mandatory alcoholic beverage.
Editorial Note from Empório Portugal
This recipe is part of the editorial curation of Empório Portugal, developed from Portuguese culinary tradition. Like all traditional recipes, it may vary according to region, family, and cook.
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