Low-Carb Yogurt Sponge Cake – protein-rich with a creamy texture
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This low-carb yogurt sponge cake is a light and protein-rich dessert with a soft texture and delicate flavor. Made with yogurt, eggs, and natural ingredients, it is a simple recipe that can be prepared quickly and enjoyed as a healthy dessert or snack.
The cake has a soft sponge-like consistency and can be served plain or combined with fresh fruit or cashew cream for extra flavor.
Check out more information about this recipe in this post.
Recipe
Ingredients
500 g full-fat or Greek-style yogurt
100 g xylitol
4 eggs
100 g flour
Vanilla
Lemon zest
Lemon juice
1 teaspoon baking powder
A pinch of salt
Instructions
Separate the egg whites from the egg yolks. Place the egg whites and xylitol in a bowl and whisk until the mixture becomes light and foamy.
In another bowl, mix the yogurt, egg yolks, vanilla, baking powder, lemon zest, lemon juice, and flour. Slowly fold the whisked egg whites into the mixture.
Pour the batter into a round baking pan lined with baking paper.
Place the pan on a baking tray filled with water (optional). This step helps create a softer sponge-like texture during baking.
Bake in the middle of the oven at 180 °C (356 °F) for about 30–40 minutes. After around 20 minutes, cover the cake with baking paper to prevent the top from browning too much.
When fully baked, let the cake rest for about 5 minutes, then carefully remove it from the pan using the baking paper.
Allow the cake to cool completely before serving. It can be enjoyed plain, with fresh fruit, or with cashew cream.
Ayurvedic Notes
Best time to eat
This protein-rich dessert is best consumed at lunchtime, when digestive fire (Agni) is strongest.
Dosha Recommendations
Vata: A good dessert option for Vata. Dairy products have grounding and nourishing qualities that help balance Vata.
Pitta: Suitable for Pitta but should be eaten in moderation, especially during hot summer months.
Kapha: Not ideal for Kapha because dairy products, sweeteners, and flour may aggravate Kapha. If consumed, eat in moderation at lunch and combine with a light vegetable-based meal.
To understand more about the principles of Ayurvedic cooking, check out this article. See also our complete collection of Ayurvedic recipes.
There’s no better dessert than a creamy, soft cake. This yogurt sponge cake recipe is Low-Carb, full of proteins and perfect for satisfying that sweet tooth after lunch or for your afternoon coffee break.
This cake is simple and delicious and you can even enhance it however you want, with fruit, yogurt, cream, frosting.
Eggs and yogurt are excellent sources of protein and fat and flour is a source of carbohydrates.
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Low-carb yogurt sponge cake
An easy low-carb cake packed with protein with a soft texture.
Separate the egg whites and egg yolks. Add the egg whites and xylitol to a bowl and whisk them well until the mixture becomes foamy.
Mix yogurt, yolks, vanilla, baking powder, lemon zest, and flour in a different bowl. Slowly incorporate the whisked egg whites.
Pour the batter into a round cooking pan covered with a baking sheet.
Add water to a baking tray and put your pan on the tray. This step is optional but will positively impact the baking result. The cake will have a soft sponge-like texture.
Bake it in the middle of the oven at 180° Celsius for about 30–40 minutes. To prevent the cake from getting brown on top, after 20 minutes or so, cover it with a baking paper sheet.
When the cake is completely baked, let it sit for 5 minutes, and then carefully remove it with the baking paper from the pan.
Let it cool down completely. You can serve it plain, with some fruit, or with cashew cream (link to the recipe for peach cashew cream).
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Notes
The caloric value was calculated per serving.Recommendations for doshas:This is a protein-rich meal that should be eaten for lunch when the digestive fire is at its highest. Choose mostly organic milk products to get the most health benefits.Vata: This is a good dessert option for Vata. Cheese products have an oily, heavy nature, which benefits Vata.Pitta: is a good meal for a Pita constitution, but needs some precaution, especially in the summer months.Kapha: not suitable for this constitution as milk products, sugar, and flour aggravate Kapha. Consume it only in moderation for lunch in combination with a light main dish with plenty of vegetables. Completely avoid it when having health problems that relate to an excess of mucus production, like bronchitis, asthma, or other respiratory problems.
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