Best 4 Greek Yogurt Chocolate Cake Recipes

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Embark on a culinary adventure to satisfy your sweet tooth with a delectable treat – the Greek yogurt chocolate cake. This moist and indulgent cake seamlessly blends the richness of chocolate with the tangy smoothness of Greek yogurt, resulting in a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, this article will guide you through the steps of creating this irresistible dessert. With detailed instructions, helpful tips, and a touch of inspiration, you'll be whipping up this chocolatey delight in no time. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and get ready to indulge in a slice of pure bliss.

Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!

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

GREEK YOGURT CHOCOLATE CAKE



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Make and share this Greek Yogurt Chocolate Cake recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Kate Griffin

Categories     Dessert

Time 45m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 3/4 cups self-rising flour
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup vanilla Greek yogurt
2 cups white sugar
1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
2 eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup water (or milk)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • In one bowl, sift together the flour, cocoa powder and the salt. In another bowl, using a mixer, mix together the eggs, sugar, greek yogurt, vanilla extract and water (or milk).
  • Gradually add the flour, salt and cocoa powder mix into the other bowl. Mix until well blended. Using two 9-inch pans, cook for about 30 - 35 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 335.7, Fat 2.9, SaturatedFat 1.3, Cholesterol 46.5, Sodium 405.1, Carbohydrate 76.7, Fiber 4.3, Sugar 50.3, Protein 6.4

CHOCOLATE YOGURT CAKE



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Simple and versatile Chocolate Cake with infinate variations

Provided by clairewinfield

Time 1h30m

Yield Makes Slices

Number Of Ingredients 0

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 180C (160C for fan)
  • Line a large loaf tin with baking parchment
  • In a large bowl, beat together the oil, yogurt, syrup, eggs and sugar
  • Sift the flour, cococa, baking powder and salt into the bowl, and stir until smooth
  • Pour the mixture into the tin and bake for around 1- 1 1/4 hours
  • If the cake colours too quickly, cover with foil after 30 minutes cooking.
  • Test with a skewer - do not overcook
  • VARIATIONS.
  • The recipe can be turned into a coconut cake by replacing the cocoa with dessicated coconut. Ginger cake can be made by replacing the cocoa with extra flour, use brown sugar instead of caster and treacle instead of syrup and add 2 teaspoons of ground ginger and 1/2 of mixed spice.

YOGURT CHOCOLATE CAKE



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Something different, yet very yummy!!!

Provided by gailwright

Time 1h

Yield Serves 12

Number Of Ingredients 0

Steps:

  • In a saucepan, melt together butter, oil, water and cocoa powder.
  • In a large bowl, mix together all the dry ingredients. Now pour over the wet mixture, and stir well.
  • Add eggs and yogurt, and stir well again.
  • Pour mixture into a greased 12x8 inch baking pan or glass pyrex dish. This is a single layer cake, but Im sure you could use two 8" cake tins.
  • Bake at 180 deg C for 30 minutes.
  • Icing: Mix all ingredients together with a small amount of milk. Pour over cake immediately.

Tips for Making the Best Greek Yogurt Chocolate Cake

  • Use high-quality Greek yogurt. This will give the cake a rich, creamy flavor.
  • Make sure the Greek yogurt is at room temperature before you start baking. This will help the cake batter to mix smoothly.
  • Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing can make the cake tough.
  • 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

Greek yogurt chocolate cake is a delicious and easy-to-make dessert. It's perfect for any occasion, and it's sure to be a hit with your friends and family. With its rich, creamy flavor and moist texture, this cake is sure to satisfy your sweet tooth.

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