Description
Delightful summer fruit cake promises pure bliss with its light yogurt-infused crumb and seasonal berries dancing across the surface. Sweet simplicity shines through this effortless dessert that invites you to savor every refreshing bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Fruits and Toppings:
- 700–800 grams (24.7–28.2 ounces) mixed fruit (cherries, raspberries, apricots, currants)
- 50 grams (1.8 ounces) almond flakes (optional)
- Powdered sugar (for decoration)
Wet Ingredients:
- 5 eggs
- 200 grams (7.1 ounces) yogurt
- 50 milliliters (1.7 fluid ounces) oil
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Zest of 1 lemon
Dry Ingredients:
- 200 grams (7.1 ounces) sugar
- 200 grams (7.1 ounces) flour
Instructions
- Meticulously separate egg components, dividing whites from yolks with precision, ensuring no yolk contamination in the white portion.
- Whip egg whites vigorously until they transform into a sturdy, glossy meringue-like consistency that maintains structural integrity when bowl is inverted.
- Create a smooth base mixture by thoroughly blending egg yolks with granulated sugar, creamy yogurt, fine flour, light vegetable oil, and zesty lemon juice until uniformly incorporated.
- Delicately integrate the whipped egg whites into the yolk mixture, employing a gentle folding technique with a spatula, using minimal strokes to preserve the airy texture.
- Prepare a baking vessel by lining it with parchment paper, ensuring complete surface coverage and minimal overhang.
- Tenderly transfer the combined batter into the prepared pan, creating an even layer with smooth surface.
- Artfully arrange fresh summer fruits across the cake’s surface, pressing them gently to slightly embed into the batter.
- Optional: Sprinkle a delicate layer of sliced almonds over the fruit for additional textural complexity.
- Position the cake in a preheated oven calibrated to 180°C, allowing it to bake until the surface achieves a golden-bronze hue and edges turn a light caramel brown.
- Remove from oven and allow the cake to rest and settle for approximately 10 minutes, enabling structural stabilization.
- Carefully slice the cake into elegant portions and finish with a graceful dusting of powdered sugar for visual appeal and subtle sweetness.
Notes
- Whisk egg whites carefully to maintain their airy structure, ensuring a light and fluffy cake texture that melts in your mouth.
- Vary seasonal fruits like peaches, berries, or plums to create unique flavor combinations and keep the recipe exciting throughout summer.
- Adjust flour ratio for gluten-free diets by substituting with almond or coconut flour, which adds delightful nutty undertones to the cake.
- Reduce sugar content by using ripe fruits or adding a touch of honey for natural sweetness, making the dessert healthier without compromising taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 25 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg