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    Home » Recipes » Cake Recipes

    Gluten Free Cranberry Orange Yogurt Cake Recipe

    Published: Oct 28, 2019 · Modified: Apr 5, 2020 by Sandi Gaertner · 26 Comments · This post may contain affiliate links

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    I am so excited to share this easy gluten free cranberry yogurt cake recipe with you! This cake is creamy and full of fresh fruit flavors! It is a beautiful cake for a holiday party. 

    Get ready for the fall and holiday season with these delicious gluten free cranberry cookies or these gluten free cranberry shortbread bars!

    A slice of gluten free cranberry orange yogurt cake on a plate
    Jump to:
    • What is Yogurt Cake?
    • Fun fruits to use:
    • Ingredients:
    • Ingredients:
    • Baking pan:
    • Substitutions and variations:
    • Can you make this cake dairy-free?
    • How do you know when the cake is done baking?
    • Recipe
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    What is Yogurt Cake?

    A yogurt cake is a delicious, creamy cake that is made with yogurt. Have you ever made a cake made with yogurt? They puff up while they are baking, then they fall back down...almost like a soufflé. Yogurt makes the cake nice and creamy!

    What I love about this cake is that it tastes as it came from a bakery...but it is so easy to make! Keep reading down, I made a recipe video to show you how easy this cake is to make!

    You are going to love this easy yogurt cake recipe. You can easily adapt it to use your favorite fruits. I chose cranberry and orange to make this a fun holiday cake. It is perfect for entertaining!

    Top view of a cranberry yogurt cake. You can see a lot of cranberries on the top of the cake.

    Do you know what else is special about this orange yogurt cake? It is a showstopper dessert that is perfect for holiday entertaining. (But don't let this cake fool you! You can use all sorts of fresh fruits in this gluten free yogurt cake recipe so you can enjoy it all year long!!)

    Fun fruits to use:

    • Blueberries
    • Raspberries
    • Mango
    • Oranges
    A gluten free cranberry orange yogurt cake with a few fresh cranberries around the cake

    Are you ready to make this easy yogurt cake?

    Ingredients:

    • Gluten free flour blend
    • Sugar
    • Eggs
    • Avocado oil, or other light oil
    • Full-fat coconut milk
    • Lemon juice
    • Fresh cranberries
    • Orange 
    • Vanilla
    • Full-fat yogurt

    Ingredients:

    whisking dry ingredients

    Add the dry ingredients to a bowl and whisk to blend.

    whipping egg whites in a bowl.

    Separate the eggs and add the egg whites to a bowl. Use an electric mixer to whip the egg whites until they form stiff peaks.

    pouring the oil into the egg yolks

    Pour the oil into the egg yolk. Mix well.

    mixing egg yolk and flour into egg whites

    Whisk the egg yolks and flour mixture into the whipped egg whites.

    gently folding in the cranberries into the egg white mixture

    Gently fold the fresh cranberries into the egg white mixture.

    Pouring cake batter into the springform pan

    Pour the gluten free cranberry yogurt cake batter into a greased springform pan and bake.

    Baking pan:

    I always use a springform pan when making a yogurt cake because the cake rises while baking. It is similar to a soufflé in that it rises and falls. If you use a shallow cake can, the batter can overflow and get on the bottom of your oven. I also love the simplicity of getting the cake out. In a springform pan, you just pop the sides :-).

    a fork cutting into a piece of cranberry yogurt cake

    Substitutions and variations:

    • Substitute different fruits. I made a similar cake with figs.
    • Add a fun coconut graham crust like in this apple tart recipe.
    • Make your cake with more protein by using Greek Yogurt.

    Can you make this cake dairy-free?

    You can easily make this yogurt cake dairy-free by using a dairy-free yogurt.

    How do you know when the cake is done baking?

    To determine if your yogurt cake is finished baking, insert a toothpick into the center of the cake. If the toothpick comes back clean, it is ready. If there is batter or crumbs on the toothpick, it will need to bake longer.

    (*This post was updated from an older 11/2017 post)

    Recipe

    Gluten Free Cranberry Orange Yogurt Cake

    Sandi Gaertner
    An easy gluten free cranberry orange yogurt cake recipe.
    4.94 from 15 votes
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    Prep Time 15 mins
    Cook Time 30 mins
    Total Time 45 mins
    Course Gluten Free Dessert Recipes
    Cuisine American
    Servings 12
    Calories 205 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • ¾ cup gluten free flour blend
    • ¾ cup sugar
    • 3 large eggs
    • 2 tablespoons avocado oil or other light oil
    • 13 ounce can full fat coconut milk
    • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
    • 1 ¼ cups fresh cranberries
    • 2 tablespoons orange zest
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla
    • 8 ounces full fat yogurt

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
    • Separate eggs. Add the egg whites to a large bowl. Whip until they form still peaks.
    • Combine the egg yolks and oil in a small bowl. Mix well. Add the lemon juice.
    • In a large bowl, add the gluten free flour blend and sugar. Whisk to blend.
    • Add yogurt, egg yolk mixture, vanilla, zest, cranberries, and coconut milk to a bowl. Mix well.
    • Pour the yogurt mixture into the stiff egg whites and gently fold together.
    • Pour into a greased springform pan. Spread out the batter so the top is flat.
    • Put the springform pan onto another pan in case of leaks or drips.
    • Bake for 30 minutes until the top is golden brown.

    Video

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1gCalories: 205kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 4gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 48mgSodium: 36mgFiber: 1gSugar: 14g
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    Comments

    1. Chef Mireille

      December 01, 2017 at 10:49 am

      5 stars
      cake looks so soft and moist

      Reply
      • Sandi Gaertner

        December 01, 2017 at 2:55 pm

        Thank you so much Chef 🙂

        Reply
    2. Helene

      November 30, 2017 at 11:10 pm

      Orange and cranberries sounds like a perfect combination
      You're cake really looks beautiful and delicious ?
      Thanks for such a lovely recipe!

      Reply
      • Sandi Gaertner

        December 01, 2017 at 9:21 am

        Thank you Helene 🙂

        Reply
    3. Debra C.

      November 30, 2017 at 4:11 pm

      5 stars
      That cake is a beautiful thing and perfect for the holidays! I love the program you're partnering with also what a great program!

      Reply
      • Sandi Gaertner

        December 01, 2017 at 9:21 am

        Thank you so much Debra 🙂

        Reply
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