This light and airy berry-studded cake combines the richness of a classic yellow cake with a creamy yogurt layer and bursts of tart berries. Perfect for summer gatherings or any time you crave a fruit-filled treat.
Prep Time & Duration
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Baking Time: 35-40 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Servings: 12-16 pieces
Ingredients
Cake Base
- 3 eggs
- Pinch of salt
- 15g (1 tablespoon) vanilla sugar
- 150g (¾ cup) sugar
- 150ml (⅔ cup) sunflower oil
- 150ml (⅔ cup) milk
- 300g (2½ cups) all-purpose flour
- 15g (1 tablespoon) baking powder
Yogurt Layer
- 1 egg
- 125g (1 cup) plain yogurt
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
Fruit & Finishing
- 150g frozen mixed berries
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
Preparing the Pan
- Preheat oven to 175°C (350°F)
- Line baking pan with parchment paper
- Grease sides lightly
Making Cake Batter
- Beat eggs with:
- Salt
- Vanilla sugar
- Regular sugar
Until light and fluffy (3-4 minutes)
- Gradually add:
- Sunflower oil
- Milk
While continuing to mix
- Combine dry ingredients:
- Sift flour
- Add baking powder
- Fold into wet mixture
Preparing Yogurt Layer
- In separate bowl, whisk:
- 1 egg
- Yogurt
- Sugar
- Cornstarch
Until smooth
Assembly
- Pour cake batter into prepared pan
- Add dollops of yogurt mixture
- Swirl gently with knife
- Scatter frozen berries on top
Baking
- Bake at 175°C (350°F) for 35-40 minutes
- Test with skewer for doneness
- Cool in pan for 10 minutes
- Dust with powdered sugar
Professional Tips
- Don’t overmix after adding flour
- Use berries straight from freezer
- Avoid overcrowding with berries
- Check cake at 35 minutes
Nutrition Information (per slice)
- Calories: 265
- Protein: 5g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fat: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Sugar: 18g
Storage Guidelines
- Room temperature: 2 days
- Refrigerated: 5 days
- Freezer: 3 months
- Keep in airtight container
Variations
Berry Options
- Raspberries
- Blueberries
- Blackberries
- Mixed berries
- Strawberries
Yogurt Options
- Greek yogurt
- Vanilla yogurt
- Sour cream
- Quark
Serving Suggestions
- Warm with vanilla ice cream
- Room temperature for tea
- With whipped cream
- With berry compote
- As breakfast cake
Perfect for:
- Summer dessert
- Brunch gatherings
- Coffee mornings
- Picnic treats
- Family dessert
This berry-studded cake offers a perfect balance of:
- Light, fluffy texture
- Creamy yogurt swirls
- Tart berry bursts
- Subtle sweetness
The combination of tender cake, creamy yogurt layer, and fresh berries creates a dessert that’s both elegant and comforting, perfect for any occasion.
