Ingredients
4 large eggs for aeration and binding
1 cup Greek yogurt (thick, full fat) provides moisture and tang
3/4 cup sweetened condensed milk (full fat) adds sweetness and creaminess
Instructions
1-Prepping Your Ingredients and Pan: First, preheat the oven to 350ยฐF (177ยฐC) and grease a 7-inch round cake pan. Line it with parchment paper strips that cross at the bottom to create handles, covering both the bottom and sides for easy removal. Separate the egg yolks and whites, then refrigerate the whites to keep them firm for beating.
2-Prepping Your Ingredients and Pan: In a large bowl, whisk together the egg yolks, drained Greek yogurt, and sweetened condensed milk until the mixture is smooth and free of lumps. This step blends the flavors and creates a creamy base for the cake. Meanwhile, beat the egg whites at high speed until stiff peaks form, which is essential for that airy lift.
3-Baking and Finishing Touches: Gently fold the beaten egg whites into the yolk mixture in three batches to keep the batter light. Pour the batter into the prepared pan, then place it inside a larger pan. Add cold tap water to reach about 1/2 inch up the sides, forming a water bath to prevent cracking.
4-Baking and Finishing Touches: Bake for 40 minutes at 350ยฐF, then reduce the temperature to 325ยฐF and bake for another 10 minutes. Turn off the oven and leave the cake inside with the door closed for 1 hour to set properly and avoid collapsing. Once done, lift the cake out using the parchment handles and cool it to room temperature before refrigerating uncovered for several hours or overnight.
5-Baking and Finishing Touches: Before serving, bring it to room temperature and dust with powdered sugar if desired. For more ideas on similar easy desserts, check out our simple peach cobbler dump cake recipe on the site. Each slice offers about 129 calories, with 15g carbohydrates, 5g protein, and 5g fat, making it a balanced treat.
Last Step:
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๐ Add lemon zest or vanilla extract to the batter for extra flavor.
๐ง Measure water carefully for the water bath to ensure gentle baking.
โ๏ธ Refrigerate the cake overnight to improve flavor and texture; best made a day ahead.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Resting time in oven and refrigeration: 1 hour 10 minutes plus refrigeration
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking (water bath)
- Cuisine: International
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 129 kcal
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 58 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg
