Honey Yogurt Cake
Ali Segersten May 28, 2009
I know I have been a bit absent here lately. Life is busy with projects, walks outside, and the never ending mountain of laundry! A simple little cake seems to be in order tonight.
The original recipe comes from The Waldorf Kindergarten Snack Book. This lovely little book is filled with all kinds of nutritious, wholesome snacks. Although many of the recipes omit sugar and eggs, they do contain gluten.
Instead of the vanilla (cow's milk) yogurt called for in the recipe, I used vanilla coconut milk yogurt. This is a lovely yogurt alternative for those allergic or sensitive to cow's milk or soy. Because the list of ingredients is rather long, I would just use it on special occasions, not as a dietary staple. I have not yet experimented enough with this recipe to make it rice-free as well. I think next time I bake this cake I will try replacing a quarter cup of the rice flour for millet flour to add more flavor.
Happy Baking!
Honey Yogurt Cake
Serve this cake with fresh strawberries tossed in a touch of honey—or try it with a drizzle of homemade rhubarb sauce for a bright, tangy contrast. Keep an eye on your oven temperature, as a hotter oven may cause the cake to brown too quickly. You can use any variety of yogurt that suits your dietary needs—cow, goat, soy, or coconut. A vanilla-flavored yogurt will add an extra layer of flavor and sweetness.
Dry Ingredients
Wet Ingredients
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Oil an 8 x 8-inch baking dish.
- In a medium-sized mixing bowl whisk together the dry ingredients (brown rice flour through xanthan gum).
- In a separate bowl whisk together the remaining wet ingredients (oil through vanilla extract).
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry and whisk together well, until the ingredients are combined and the batter has thickened.
- Pour batter into prepared pan and bake for about 35 to 40 minutes or until toothpick inserted into center comes out clean.
- Let cool completely before slicing and serving.
Note: Omit cider vinegar if using cow or goat yogurt as it is usually more acidic than coconut yogurt.
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About the Author
Alissa Segersten, MS, CN
Alissa Segersten, MS, CN, is the founder of Nourishing Meals®, an online meal-planning membership with over 1,800 nourishing recipes and tools to support dietary change and better health. As a functional nutritionist, professional recipe developer, and author of The Whole Life Nutrition Cookbook, Nourishing Meals, and co-author of The Elimination Diet, she helps people overcome health challenges through food. A mother of five, Alissa understands the importance of creating nutrient-dense meals for the whole family. Rooted in science and deep nourishment, her work makes healthy eating accessible, empowering thousands to transform their well-being through food.Nourishing Meals Newsletter
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