Best 5 Yogurt Chocolate Cake Recipes

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Indulge in the tantalizing world of chocolate and yogurt with our delectable Yogurt Chocolate Cake. This culinary masterpiece seamlessly blends the richness of chocolate with the tangy creaminess of yogurt, resulting in a moist, flavorful cake that will tantalize your taste buds. Embark on a delightful journey through three irresistible recipes: the Classic Yogurt Chocolate Cake, the decadent Chocolate Yogurt Bundt Cake, and the luscious Yogurt Chocolate Cupcakes. Each recipe offers a unique twist on this classic combination, ensuring an unforgettable and satisfying experience.

The Classic Yogurt Chocolate Cake is a timeless favorite, featuring a moist and tender crumb that pairs perfectly with a rich chocolate frosting. The Chocolate Yogurt Bundt Cake elevates the classic with its distinctive shape, ensuring an even bake and a moist, flavorful interior. Last but not least, the Yogurt Chocolate Cupcakes are perfect for those who love individual servings, topped with a velvety chocolate ganache that takes them to the next level.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

CHOCOLATE YOGURT CAKE



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A chocolate yogurt cake that is a little more healthy than some others out there. When well-wrapped, this keeps very well for several days.

Provided by Kristina Kopnisky

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Chocolate Cake Recipes

Time 1h25m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 ½ cups full-fat yogurt
1 cup white sugar
½ cup canola oil
3 eggs
2 tablespoons brewed coffee
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 ½ cups whole wheat flour
½ cup cocoa powder
2 ½ teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
¾ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
1 pinch ground nutmeg

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9-inch cake pan.
  • Whisk together yogurt, sugar, oil, eggs, coffee, and vanilla extract in a bowl. Add flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, cinnamon, baking soda, salt, and nutmeg; whisk until air bubbles form in the batter. Pour batter into the prepared cake pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 50 to 60 minutes. Cool on a wire rack for 15 minutes. Run a table knife around the edges to loosen. Invert carefully onto a serving plate or cooling rack. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 332.2 calories, Carbohydrate 46.5 g, Cholesterol 53.9 mg, Fat 14.9 g, Fiber 5.2 g, Protein 7.9 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, Sodium 370.5 mg, Sugar 22.1 g

GREEK YOGURT CHOCOLATE CAKE



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This Greek yogurt cake is a chocolaty, low-fat alternative to a cake with butter!

Provided by Kate Griffin

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Chocolate Cake Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 ¾ cups self-rising flour
1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
⅛ teaspoon salt
2 cups white sugar
1 cup water
2 eggs
¼ cup vanilla Greek yogurt
2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Sift flour, cocoa powder, and salt together in a bowl. Mix sugar, water, eggs, Greek yogurt, and vanilla extract together in another bowl using an electric mixer.
  • Gradually add the flour-cocoa mixture into the bowl with the yogurt mixture. Mix until well blended. Pour batter into two 9-inch cake pans.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the centers comes out clean, 30 to 35 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 226.8 calories, Carbohydrate 51 g, Cholesterol 31.4 mg, Fat 2.1 g, Fiber 2.9 g, Protein 4.5 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 270.6 mg, Sugar 33.7 g

DARK CHOCOLATE YOGURT CAKE



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From Little Corner of Mine blog, http://belachan2.blogspot.com/2008/10/dark-chocolate-yogurt-cake.html.

Provided by Spongebob Chefpants

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h5m

Yield 1 loaf cake, 4-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup cocoa powder (I used Hershey's Special Dark Cocoa)
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup white sugar
1 cup plain yogurt
3 large eggs, lightly whisk
1 tablespoon strong brew coffee
1/2 cup canola oil

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350'F. Grease a 8.5x3.5 loaf pan.
  • 2. In a large bowl, sift in flour, cocoa powder and baking powder. Add in salt, sugar. Stir to mix well.
  • 3. Then, add in all the wet ingredients: yogurt, eggs, coffee and oil. Use a whisk and whisk everything together until blended.
  • 4. Pour into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 50 minutes or until toothpick inserted in middle comes out clean. Cool in pan for 5 minutes before taking it out to cool completely on wire rack.

CHOCOLATE YOGURT CAKE



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Categories     Cake     Chocolate     Dairy     Brunch     Dessert     Bake     Yogurt     Shower     Party     Gourmet     Kidney Friendly     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 1 loaf

Number Of Ingredients 13

3/4 stick (6 tablespoons) unsalted butter, softened, plus additional for buttering pan
2/3 cup unsweetened Dutch-process cocoa powder plus additional for dusting pan
1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup whole-milk plain yogurt
1/3 cup water
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 1/4 cups sugar
2 large eggs
Special Equipment
an 8 1/2- by 4 1/2- by 2 1/2-inch loaf pan (6-cup capacity)

Steps:

  • Put oven rack in middle position and preheat oven to 350°F. Generously butter pan, then dust with cocoa powder, knocking out excess.
  • Whisk together flour, 2/3 cup cocoa, baking powder, salt, and baking soda in a bowl. Whisk yogurt with water and vanilla in another bowl. Beat 3/4 stick butter with sugar in a large bowl using an electric mixer at medium speed until light and fluffy. Add eggs 1 at a time, beating after each addition. Reduce speed to low and add half of flour mixture. Add yogurt mixture, then remaining flour mixture, mixing until just combined.
  • Transfer batter to pan and bake until a skewer inserted into center comes out clean, about 1 hour. Cool in pan on a rack 15 minutes, then turn out onto rack to cool completely.

YOGURT CHOCOLATE CAKE



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This is a great chocolate cake made with yogurt. My boyfriend loves it and can't stop eating it. I hope you enjoy it too.

Provided by Venia

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Chocolate Cake Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 10

½ cup vanilla yogurt
1 cup white sugar
½ cup vegetable oil
3 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups cake flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
4 (1 ounce) squares unsweetened chocolate, melted
3 fluid ounces sweetened condensed milk
3 tablespoons milk

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9 inch square pan. Sift together the flour and baking powder. Set aside.
  • In a large bowl combine together yogurt, sugar, eggs, oil and vanilla. Beat on medium speed for 2 minutes. Beat in flour mixture until smooth.
  • Pour batter into prepared pan. Bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
  • To make the Frosting: In a medium bowl combine the melted chocolate and sweetened condensed milk. Beat for 2 minutes. Pour in 3 tablespoons milk and beat until creamy. Frost cake while still warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 335.5 calories, Carbohydrate 44.4 g, Cholesterol 50.6 mg, Fat 16.5 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 6 g, SaturatedFat 5.3 g, Sodium 101.2 mg, Sugar 23.7 g

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients: The better the ingredients, the better the cake will be. Use real butter, not margarine, and use good-quality chocolate.
  • Make sure the yogurt is at room temperature: This will help the cake batter to mix together smoothly.
  • Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing the batter can make the cake tough. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Bake the cake in a preheated oven: This will help the cake to rise evenly.
  • Let the cake cool completely before frosting it: This will help the frosting to set properly.

Conclusion:

This yogurt chocolate cake is a delicious and easy-to-make cake that is perfect for any occasion. The cake is moist and fluffy, with a rich chocolate flavor. The yogurt adds a tangy flavor that balances out the sweetness of the chocolate. This cake is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.

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