Tensai Japan

Rice Cooker Greek Yogurt Cake

Make a tangy cake with 200 g of Greek yogurt, lemon juice and maple syrup. Includes the original measurements and rice cooker method.

Greek yogurt cake made in a rice cooker

Ingredients

1 cake

  • 200 g Greek yogurt
  • 25 g olive oil
  • 50 g flour
  • 1 egg
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 20 g maple syrup, or 40 g for a sweeter cake

Instructions

  1. Use Greek yogurt that has already been strained.
  2. Mix the yogurt, egg, maple syrup, olive oil and lemon juice. Add the flour gradually and mix.
  3. Use a rice cooker designed for baking cakes. Lightly oil the inner pot, add the batter and cook according to your cooker’s cake instructions. The original recipe did not record a universal cycle or cooking time.
  4. Let the cake cool a little before removing it so it holds its shape.

Sweetness and serving

The original recipe uses maple syrup for sweetness and skips both pancake mix and granulated sugar. Lemon and thick strained yogurt give the cake a tang reminiscent of cheesecake. It is also a way to use up leftover yogurt.

Yogurt, egg and the other wet ingredients
Greek yogurt cake batter before cooking
Cooked Greek yogurt cake after cooling

Frequently asked questions

Can I make the strained yogurt at home?

Yes. See how to strain plain yogurt in the refrigerator.

How much maple syrup do I need?

Start with the original 20 g, or use 40 g if you prefer a sweeter cake.