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A healthy yogurt soufflé cake with the refreshing sour taste of yogurt and a fluffy, soggy texture. This simple recipe doesn't require straining the yogurt and can be made by just mixing the ingredients together.
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Fluffy and healthy yogurt soufflé
I have this traumatic experience with failed soufflé cheesecake, so I always feel hesitant when it comes to soufflé cake recipes. However, I couldn't resist giving it another try, and this time it's a yogurt soufflé cake using yogurt as the main ingredient.
By using vegetable oil, it turns out to be incredibly light and refreshing, making it healthier compared to soufflé cheesecake. It's not only great as a snack but also perfect for breakfast.
I recommend using Greek yogurt that doesn't require straining. While it might be possible to use strained yogurt, the texture and moisture content may vary, so using store-bought Greek yogurt will likely increase the success rate.
Baking time and failures
In this recipe, I start by browning the surface at high heat (200°C/400°F for 20 minutes), and then lower the temperature to gently cook the inside (reducing it to 110°C/230°F for 1 hour).
Previously, when making soufflé cheesecake, I followed a recipe that required baking at 160-180°C/320-356°F for an hour, adjusting the heat as needed. However, it was challenging to control the heat precisely based on the oven's power, and the cake would often develop cracks on the surface.
When I tried this recipe, I noticed that the browning on the surface was slightly pale after the initial high-temperature baking, so I extended the high-temperature baking time by about 5 minutes.
As a result, the cake developed a deep brown color, but afterward, as I continued baking at a lower temperature, the top surface appeared mushroom-like (?), with a large crack on the burnt surface, causing it to rise and then rapidly deflate when I removed it from the oven.
Of course, even if it bakes well, the cake will naturally deflate to some extent over time. However, in this case, it didn't just deflate but developed significant wrinkles, and it deflated quite quickly after removing it from the oven. So, I believe the high-temperature baking time was slightly too long.
In my oven, the ideal temperature and time for achieving a browned surface without cracking is 200°C/400°F for 20 minutes (without using the oven fan).
If someone ends up with a result that looks similar to the photo using that method, there's a possibility that the temperature for the initial high-temperature baking is too high or/and the time is too long. Please try adjusting them accordingly.
Ingredients
- egg
- vegetable oil
- Greek yogurt - you may be able to do this with drained yogurt (sorry, haven't tried it yet), but I think it is better to use Greek yogurt if possible
- weak flour
- corn starch
- granulated sugar
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 200°C (392°F) about 10 minutes before baking, and boil water for the water bath.
- Line the baking pan with reusable oven sheets (or regular parchment paper) that can be used repeatedly.
- If using a loose bottom pan (to prevent water from seeping in during the water bath), cover the pan with aluminum foil.
In a bowl, mix the egg yolks with the vegetable oil.
Add Greek yogurt and mix further.
Sift in flour and cornstarch and stir to combine.
Make the meringue: In a separate bowl, add the egg whites and all the granulated sugar. Using a hand mixer or stand mixer, beat the mixture until it forms soft peaks, where the peaks gently fold over when lifted.
Add the meringue to the egg yolk batter in three batches. The first two times, mix slowly with a whipper to loosen the meringue, and finally change to a rubber spatula to mix. (Since the egg yolk batter often accumulates at the bottom, use the rubber spatula from the bottom to the top at the end to mix the batter evenly.)
Pour the batter into the prepared pan.
Place the pan in a larger baking dish and pour about 2cm/0.8-inch of hot water into the larger dish.
Bake in a preheated oven at 200°C (392°F) for 20 minutes, then reduce the temperature to 110°C (230°F) and continue baking in a water bath for 60 minutes. (Do not use the oven fan.) When lowering the temperature, briefly open the oven door to release the heat.
Enjoy it right away by removing it from the mold! You can also experience a moist and different deliciousness if you refrigerate it and enjoy it the next day.
Equipment
Since soufflé cakes are very soft when freshly baked, it is recommended to use a removable bottom pan. Using a pan with a non-removable bottom and trying to invert the cake to remove it may cause the top part of the cake to deflate or leave handprints on it.
Using a reusable oven sheet also helps achieve a beautifully finished soufflé cake without wrinkles on the sides, even when baking it in a water bath. It is highly recommended for obtaining a clean and smooth appearance.
Storage
To enjoy the unique texture of a freshly made, fluffy and soft soufflé, it is recommended to eat it immediately.
If preservation is necessary, place in plastic wrap or a storage container and refrigerate. The shelf life is about 1 to 2 days.
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