Baking

26 yoghurt cakes

Add a delicious tang to your baking.
yoghurt cake with raspberriesLouse Lister

Yoghurt, like buttermilk in cakes, lightens the batter, adds creaminess and provides a delicious lactic tang.

Here, we’ve gathered our favourite yoghurt cakes and muffin recipes including ones with chocolate, berries lemon and more.

Would you prefer our collection of sour cream cakes?

berry and yogurt muffins

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Berry and yoghurt muffins

Berry and yoghurt muffins

Rev up lunchboxes for the start of the new school year with these berry and yoghurt muffins.

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Mixed berry coconut layer cake

You’ll love this gluten- and dairy-free mixed berry coconut layer cake topped with coconut yoghurt and and fresh mixed berries.

Upside-down mandarin polenta YOGHURT CAKE

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Upside-down mandarin polenta yoghurt cake

Upside-down mandarin polenta yoghurt cake

This delicious and impressive looking mandarin upside-down cake is a little tricky to make but is oh so worth it. Better still it is gluten-free so everyone can enjoy it. Use a microplane to zest the fruit for best results.

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Melt-and-mix strawberry yoghurt cake

Melt-and-mix strawberry yoghurt cake

Try this easy melt-and-mix cake for your next afternoon tea.

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Pistachio and rosewater layer cake

Pistachio and rosewater layer cake

This beautiful celebration cake makes the most of delicious Middle Eastern flavours of pistachio and rosewater, and is piled high with tender Turkish delight pieces.

blackberry frozen dessert

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Lemon and blackberry frozen yoghurt cake

Lemon and blackberry frozen yoghurt cake

This delicious lemon frozen yoghurt cake is studded with juicy blueberries and layered with crumbly ginger-flavoured biscuits to create the perfect balance of sweet and tart.

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Raspberry yoghurt loaf

Raspberry yoghurt loaf

Greek Yogurt Lemon Cake with Lemon Syrup

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Greek yoghurt lemon cake with lemon syrup

Greek yoghurt lemon cake with lemon syrup

lemony yogurt loaf

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Lemony yoghurt loaf

Lemony yoghurt loaf

passionfruit yoghurt cupcakes

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Passionfruit yoghurt cupcakes

Passionfruit yoghurt cupcakes

Yogurt, Berry and White Chocolate Muffins

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Yogurt, berry and white chocolate muffins

Yogurt, berry and white chocolate muffins

When served warm and fresh out of the oven, these muffins are melt-in-your-mouth, moreishly good!

Mini lemon yogurt cakes with syrup

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Mini lemon yoghurt cakes with syrup

Mini lemon yoghurt cakes with syrup

Saffron honey SYRUP CAKES

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Saffron honey syrup cakes

Saffron honey syrup cakes

Beautiful bite-size cakes with succulent syrup and subtle saffron flavour.

greek yogurt cake

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Greek yoghurt cake

Greek yoghurt cake

Greek yoghurt has less moisture than ordinary yoghurt, giving this lovely cake a firmer texture.

orange yoghurt cake

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Orange yoghurt cake

Orange yoghurt cake

FROSTED CHOCOLATE YOGHURT CAKE

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Frosted chocolate yoghurt cake

Frosted chocolate yoghurt cake

BANANA AND PASSIONFRUIT YOGHURT CAKE

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Banana and passionfruit yoghurt cake

Banana and passionfruit yoghurt cake

Wondering what to bring to a morning tea? This cake will impress everyone.

SPICY APPLE AND CURRANT YOGHURT CAKE

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Spiced fruit and yoghurt cake

Spiced fruit and yoghurt cake

The mixed spice gives a unique aromatic element to this cake, which is kept deliciously moist with the addition of yoghurt.

yoghurt cake with raspberries

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Raspberry and pistachio yoghurt cake

Raspberry and pistachio yoghurt cake

Vanilla yoghurt and passionfruit cake

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Vanilla yoghurt and passionfruit cake

Vanilla yoghurt and passionfruit cake

Bring out this beautiful layer cake when you want to wow! With thick swirls of creamy yoghurt icing and a drizzle of tropical passionfruit pulp, it’s sure to be a crowd-pleaser!

semolina and yogurt lemon-syrup cake

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Semolina and yoghurt lemon-syrup cake

Semolina and yoghurt lemon-syrup cake

lime,passionfruit & lemon grass frozen yoghurt cake

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Lime,passionfruit & lemongrass frozen yoghurt cake

Lime, passionfruit & lemongrass frozen yoghurt cake

lemon yogurt cake with lemon curd frosting

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Lemon yoghurt cake with lemon curd frosting

Lemon yoghurt cake with lemon curd frosting

blueberry yogurt loaf

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Blueberry yoghurt loaf

Blueberry yoghurt loaf

This simple yet delicious blueberry loaf is perfect for a morning or afternoon snack with a steaming hot cup of tea.

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Lime and yoghurt cakes with elderflower syrup

Lime and yoghurt cakes with elderflower syrup

Great for when you want to eat a whole cake in one go!

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Upside-down grape and honey cake

Upside-down grape and honey cake

Flip cake on it’s head.

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