Yoghurt cake recipes and variations

Various yoghurt cake recipes highlight the ingredient's ability to lighten batter, add creaminess, and provide a lactic tang to baked goods.

Traditional Greek Yiaourtini, originating from the Achaia region in Western Greece, is a semolina cake laced with orange and honey syrup. It is related to other regional desserts such as ravani, which lacks yoghurt, and samali, which uses coarse semolina and butter. Another variation, Yiaourtopita, is made with flour instead of semolina.

Other popular yoghurt-based recipes include peach upside-down cakes, spiced fruit cakes, raspberry yoghurt loaves, and lemon or chocolate variations. These recipes utilize yoghurt to maintain moisture and texture in items ranging from muffins to layered cakes.