Soft oil and yogurt based sponge studded with tangy raspberries and a fragrant rose glaze. A perfect treat for your loved one this Valentine's Day, or an elegant morning tea!

With Valentine's day coming up next month I thought I would share something pink, fragrant and delicious to share with your loved ones. Loaf cakes are so easy to make, but when dressed up they can look stunning. Make this raspberry yogurt loaf cake with rose glaze and stun your significant other (or bake it for yourself 😆 whatever works for you).

Raspberry Greek Yogurt Loaf Cake with Rose Icing

Why yogurt?

I love adding yogurt to my baked goods, but not just any yogurt. Greek Yogurt. The thick, tangy creamy goodness does wonders for the taste and texture of cakes. If you've been baking for a while you won't be unfamiliar with the use of yogurt in cake bases. Yogurt increases the moisture and tenderness of cakes, giving a super soft and plush crumb that is perfect for tea cakes like this. It also has a little bit of a tang which adds another dimension of flavour. What else could you ask for?! When paired with raspberry and hint of rose... yum!

Tips on baking loaf cakes

When baking this cake I took a similar approach to if I was baking a pound cake. When baking loaf cakes with a lot of rise they will have a cracked top rather than a smooth one due to the shape of the cake tin and the proportion of height gained while baking. That is why when baking cakes like pound cakes, they are scored down the middle of baking. So when they crack, it follows a straight line down the middle of the cake and bakes up into a tall even mound.

The difference between this cake and a pound cake is that pound cakes are entirely based off butter. This makes them super fragrant with a dense crumb. On the other hand, this cake is oil-based, which takes away the buttery aroma, but adds a soft texture and moistness that last for several days after it was baked. You guys take your pick! I love a good pound cake, but having a soft and moist texture is one of the things I look out for when baking cakes!

That all being said, the way to create the perfect shaped loaf cake that bakes up into a nice, tall and even mound is to score it.

About 15-20 minutes into the bake time take the cake out. Then use a sharp knife to score a line along the centre of the loaf.

It shouldn't be deep, just along the surface. And if the sides of the score rip up a little it's ok, it'll still bake up beautifully. That's it!

Let's get baking!

This cake is simple to make, but also so stunning. A slice of this with a cup of tea or coffee would be the best way to spend some time with your loved ones! I hope you all like this recipe. If you have any suggestions as to what I should make next leave a comment down below and I'll see what I can do.

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Raspberry Yogurt Loaf with Rose Glaze

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Soft oil and yogurt based sponge studded with tangy raspberries and a fragrant rose glaze. A perfect treat for your loved one this Valentine's Day, or an elegant morning tea!

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 70 minutes
Total Time: 85 minutes

Ingredients

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Raspberry and Yogurt Cake

210 g Plain flour (1 ½ cup)
2 tsp Baking powder
Pinch Salt
250 g Sugar (1 ¼ cup)
190 g Greek yogurt (¾ cup)
½ tsp Vanilla extract
110 g Vegetable oil (½ cup)
125 g Raspberries (1 cup)
3 Eggs
1 tbsp Plain flour
Butter and flour

Rose Glaze

260 g Icing/confectioners sugar (2 cups)
2 tbsp Whole milk
1 tsp Rose extract
Pinch Salt
Drop Red food colouring
Dried rose petals

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 180C/350F
Butter and flour a loaf pan
In a medium sized bowl combine flour, baking powder, salt and sugar, whisk to combine
In another medium sized bowl combine the wet ingredients- eggs, yogurt, vanilla and oil, whisk to combine
Add the wet ingredients to the dry and whisk until just combined
Place the raspberries in a zip-lock bag or bowl with the tablespoon of plain flour and toss to fully coat the raspberries
Fold raspberries into batter, then pour into the floured loaf tin
Bake for 70 minutes, or until an inserted toothpick emerges clean (if the loaf is browning too quickly place a sheet of aluminium foil on top)

Rose Glaze

In a medium sized bowl combine the icing sugar, milk, rose extract and salt, whisk until smooth (if too thick add more milk, if too thin add more powdered sugar)
Place loaf on a wire rack and pour glaze over the cake
Sprinkle on the dried rose petals
Leave for 30 minutes to allow the icing to set, then enjoy!