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Gluten Free Cranberry Orange Yogurt Cake Recipe

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I am so excited to share this easy gluten free cranberry orange yogurt cake recipe with you!

This cake is creamy and full of fresh fruit flavors! It is a beautiful cake for a holiday party.

A slice of gluten free cranberry orange yogurt cake on a plate

(*this post was sponsored by Real California Milk. All opinions are my own.)

What is a Yogurt Cake?

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 made with yogurt using Real California Milk!

The Real California Milk seal on a container of yogurt

I am partnering today with Real California Milk to help spread the word about a wonderful way to help those less fortunate than ourselves.

Here are a couple more examples of the seal to spot:

butter with milk seal

cheese with milk of CA seal

Real California Milk isn’t just a pretty seal on the box! This seal represents a commitment from California milk farmers and their families to produce quality milk. They believe in real food by real families.

A gluten free cranberry orange yogurt cake with a few fresh cranberries around the cake

Substitutions and variations for this easy yogurt cake:

  • 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.

Are you ready to see how to make this easy yogurt cake recipe?

*TIP* You can make this cake in a cake pan, but it will probably spill over when it rises. I really recommend using a springform pan for this recipe.

Here is a video to show you how easy this cake is to make!

How to make a cake made with yogurt:

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Gluten Free Cranberry Orange Yogurt Cake
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
45 mins
 

An easy gluten free cranberry orange yogurt cake recipe.

Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 12
Calories: 189 kcal
Author: Sandi Gaertner
Ingredients
  • 3/4 cup gluten free flour blend
  • 3/4 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 1/4 cups fresh cranberries
  • 2 tablespoons orange zest
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 8 ounces full fat yogurt
Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.

  2. Separate eggs. Add the egg whites to a large bowl. Whip until they form still peaks.

  3. Combine the egg yolks and oil in a small bowl. Mix well. Add the lemon juice.

  4. In a large bowl, add the gluten free flour blend and sugar. Whisk to blend.

  5. Add yogurt, egg yolk mixture, vanilla,  zest, cranberries, and coconut milk to a bowl. Mix well.

  6. Pour the yogurt mixture into the stiff egg whites and gently fold together.

  7. Pour into a greased springform pan. Spread out the batter so the top is flat.

  8. Put the springform pan onto another pan in case of leaks or drips.

  9. Bake for 30 minutes until the top is golden brown.

Nutrition Facts
Gluten Free Cranberry Orange Yogurt Cake
Amount Per Serving (1 g)
Calories 189 Calories from Fat 90
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 10g 15%
Saturated Fat 6g 30%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 3g
Cholesterol 43mg 14%
Sodium 28mg 1%
Potassium 120mg 3%
Total Carbohydrates 21g 7%
Dietary Fiber 1g 4%
Sugars 14g
Protein 3g 6%
Vitamin A 1.8%
Vitamin C 5%
Calcium 4.1%
Iron 8.4%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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  5. Gluten-free baking has come a long way. Although we do not have to worry about this in our diets, we do have friends are are gluten free. I always am on the lookout to try something new when they come over for dinner. This cake sounds delicious.

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