Description
Celebrate the arrival of spring with this tender yogurt-based cake featuring a vibrant mix of tart rhubarb and sweet strawberries. Topped with a buttery, golden streusel, this Mediterranean-inspired dessert offers a perfect balance of textures and flavors for any afternoon gathering.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour (for streusel)
- 1/2 cup softened butter (for streusel)
- 1/2 cup white sugar (for streusel)
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (for cake)
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour (for coating fruit)
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup white sugar (for cake)
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup plain yogurt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup rhubarb, chopped into bite-sized pieces
- 1 cup strawberries, chopped into bite-sized pieces
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine the flour, softened butter, and sugar for the streusel; use a pastry cutter or fingers to create small clumps and refrigerate.
- Preheat your oven to 350℉ (176℃) and line a baking pan with parchment paper and light grease.
- In a separate bowl, sift or whisk together the flour, cinnamon, cornstarch, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- Whisk the eggs and sugar in a large bowl until the mixture is pale and frothy.
- Slowly pour in the oil while whisking, then add the yogurt and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and glossy.
- Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture with a spatula until just combined.
- Toss the chopped strawberries and rhubarb with one tablespoon of flour until evenly coated.
- Spread the batter into the prepared pan, layer the floured fruit over the top, and finish with the chilled streusel before baking for 45 to 60 minutes.
Notes
Ensure your yogurt is at room temperature before mixing to achieve the smoothest emulsion with the oil and eggs. For an even more crisp streusel topping, you can add a pinch of sea salt to the crumble mixture before refrigerating it.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 50 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean