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Yogurt and Fruit Pound Cake

This pound cake incorporates yogurt and frozen strawberries into a simple batter, resulting in a moist and tender crumb with a tangy and fruity flavor. The cake is prepared with minimal equipment, using folding and baking techniques that produce a rustic, slightly domed appearance with a soft, airy texture.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 8
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Homemade
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 0.75 cup granulated sugar
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 tbsp lemon zest from about 1 lemon
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 cup frozen strawberries thawed slightly for easier folding

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Rubber spatula
  • 9x5 inch loaf pan
  • Oven

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan with butter or non-stick spray.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, sugar, and lemon zest until the mixture is light, slightly frothy, and pale in color, about 1-2 minutes.
    1 cup all-purpose flour
  3. Add the Greek yogurt and vegetable oil to the egg mixture, folding gently with a rubber spatula until smooth and fully incorporated, ensuring no streaks remain.
    1 cup all-purpose flour
  4. Sift the flour over the wet ingredients, then fold gently until the batter is just combined and smooth, avoiding overmixing.
    1 cup all-purpose flour
  5. Roughly chop or break the thawed strawberries into smaller pieces if needed, then gently fold them into the batter, distributing evenly.
    1 cup all-purpose flour
  6. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, spreading evenly with a spatula. Bake in the preheated oven for about 40 minutes, or until the top is golden and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  7. Remove the cake from the oven and allow it to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing. The finished cake should be golden, moist, and flecked with fruit.