Kefir cake is a perfect choice for those who want to enjoy a delicious dessert without sacrificing healthy eating. Kefir, a probiotic food, provides numerous health benefits, while the cake delights our palate. That’s why today we want to show you a simple recipe to make a kefir cake that will surprise all your guests. Don’t miss it!
What is kefir and why is it beneficial?
Kefir is a dairy product obtained by fermenting milk with kefir cultures. It contains a wide variety of bacteria and yeasts that are beneficial to our digestive system and our overall health. Some of its benefits include improving digestion, strengthening the immune system and promoting a healthy intestinal flora.
In addition, we can include kefir in our diet in many ways. We can make kefir milk or kefir yogurt with it. We can also make smoothies, like this kiwi and kefir smoothie; sauces, dressings… And, one of our favorites: kefir cake.
Recipe of kefir cake
This cake is made in exactly the same way as any other cake, only using kefir milk. So, following this recipe, we can make cakes of all kinds and many flavors using kefir milk. We can include some fruit, elaborate it with chocolate, prepare a delicious topping…
Let’s start by mixing the dry ingredients, previously sieved. Then, we will add the beaten eggs, the kefir, the oil and a little vanilla essence to the mixture. Mix everything together and place in a previously greased oven. It only remains to bake.
To check that the cake is ready, prick it with a toothpick or a fork in the middle. If it comes out clean, your cake is done.
Kefir Cake Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 cups wheat flour
- 1 cup kefir
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup oil
- 3 eggs
- 1 teaspoon yeast
- 1 teaspoon vanilla essence
- Salt a pinch
Instructions
- We start by preheating the oven to 180ºC. We are going to grease the mold where we will bake it to have it ready.
- In a large bowl, we are going to mix the flour, sugar, yeast and a pinch of salt, all previously sifted.
- In another bowl, beat the eggs, mix them with the kefir, the oil and the vanilla essence. Mix well.
- In this second bowl we are going to add, little by little, the dry ingredients. Mix until a homogeneous dough is obtained. Pour this batter into the greased pan and bake at 180ºC for about 40-45 minutes.
- After this time, check that it is ready by pricking it with a toothpick. If it comes out clean, we can let it cool slightly and then unmold it.
Some tips and ideas for your kefir sponge cake
As it is a very simple recipe, we are going to see some tips to make it always perfect. In addition, we will see some alternatives to this simple recipe, in case you want to flavor your cake a little more.
- Add pieces of fruit such as banana or raisins before baking to give it a different touch.
- You can also add some chocolate chips to your cake, or nuts, whole or lightly crushed.
- For a healthier version of this cake, replace the sugar with a natural sweetener, or honey.
- And finally, when it comes to serving it, you can accompany this kefir cake with some jam, with a butter cream of the flavor of your choice, with Greek yogurt or a scoop of ice cream…
And this is the end of our great kefir cake recipe. A very tasty and nutritious option perfect for any occasion. Go ahead and try it, you’ll love it!
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