Gluten-Free Extra Soft and Light Yogurt Cake Recipe
Ingredients:
- 400 grams of natural Greek yogurt
- 4 medium eggs
- 3 tablespoons corn starch
- 3 teaspoons stevia sweetener (or 3 tablespoons of sugar, maltitol, or erythritol)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions:
- Preheat Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line a 9-inch (23 cm) round cake pan with parchment paper.
- Prepare the Batter:
- In a large bowl, combine the Greek yogurt, eggs, stevia sweetener (or alternative sweetener), and vanilla extract. Mix well until smooth and creamy.
- Sift the corn starch, baking powder, and salt together. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the yogurt mixture, folding gently to combine. Ensure there are no lumps, and the batter is smooth and well-mixed.
- Bake the Cake:
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan, spreading it evenly.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 40-45 minutes, or until the cake is set and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool and Serve:
- Allow the cake to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Once cooled, slice and serve. Enjoy your extra soft and light yogurt cake!
Note: This cake is naturally gluten-free due to the use of corn starch instead of flour. Adjust the sweetness to your preference, and feel free to add a dusting of powdered sugar or a drizzle of honey before serving for extra flavor.
Weight Watchers Points:
To calculate the Weight Watchers points for the Gluten-Free Extra Soft and Light Yogurt Cake, we need to break down the points for each ingredient based on the Weight Watchers points system. Here’s the breakdown:
- 400 grams of natural Greek yogurt: Depending on the brand and fat content, non-fat Greek yogurt is typically 0 points. Full-fat versions can have points, so ensure you check the specific brand.
- 4 medium eggs: Eggs are 0 points on Weight Watchers.
- 3 tablespoons corn starch: Corn starch is about 1 point per tablespoon, so 3 tablespoons would be 3 points.
- 3 teaspoons stevia sweetener: Stevia is typically 0 points.
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract: Vanilla extract is 0 points.
- 1 teaspoon baking powder: Baking powder is 0 points.
- 1/2 teaspoon salt: Salt is 0 points.
Since the Greek yogurt and eggs are 0 points, the total points come from the corn starch:
Total Weight Watchers Points for the entire cake: 3 points
To determine the points per serving, divide the total points by the number of servings. If you cut the cake into 8 slices, for example:
Points per slice (if 8 slices): 3 points ÷ 8 slices = 0.375 points per slice (round up to 1 point per slice for simplicity)
So, each slice of this gluten-free extra soft and light yogurt cake would be approximately 0.5 Weight Watchers point.