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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
  • Comments

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 16 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.

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Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 205kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 4gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 48mgSodium: 36mgFiber: 1gSugar: 14g
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This post was updated from an older June 2015 post with more details and easier-to-follow directions.

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  1. Tiffany

    November 30, 2017 at 1:21 pm

    5 stars
    This cake looks very festive for the holidays! I like cranberry and orange and love that you added yogurt. It looks delicious.

    Reply
    • Sandi Gaertner

      November 30, 2017 at 2:10 pm

      Thank you so much Tiffany 🙂

      Reply
  2. Gloria @ Homemade & Yummy

    November 30, 2017 at 9:35 am

    5 stars
    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.

    Reply
    • Sandi Gaertner

      November 30, 2017 at 2:16 pm

      That is so nice of you Gloria, hope your friends love this recipe as much as we did 🙂

      Reply
  3. Amanda

    November 29, 2017 at 9:24 pm

    5 stars
    This dessert is absolutely elegant. Sweet, tart and tangy...what more could you ask for in a dessert?

    Reply
    • Sandi Gaertner

      November 30, 2017 at 2:17 pm

      Thank you so much Amanda 🙂

      Reply
  4. Alisa Fleming

    November 29, 2017 at 8:51 pm

    What a delightful cake idea. It must have such a wonderful tang with the cranberries, lemon and yogurt.

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    • Sandi Gaertner

      November 29, 2017 at 9:15 pm

      Thank you so much Alisa

      Reply
  5. Leslie

    November 29, 2017 at 8:24 pm

    5 stars
    This has an amazing texture! This would be perfect to serve for a party or a brunch.

    Reply
    • Sandi Gaertner

      November 29, 2017 at 9:15 pm

      Thank you so much Leslie 🙂

      Reply
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