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can i subsitute yogurt for ricotta in a cake recipe

I do not like ricotta so can I use yogurt instead

Pamela
  • Posted by: Pamela
  • July 10, 2018
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boulangere
boulangereJuly 10, 2018
I often use yogurt in baking. Given its greater acidity than ricotta, add 1/2 teaspoon of baking soda along with your dry ingredients.
Smaug
SmaugJuly 10, 2018
The yoghurt will have more acidity, which will have some effect if the cake uses a leavener such as baking soda or powder- it doesn't seem likely that it will have a large effect, or a negative one, but it's something to be aware of.
Emma L.
Emma L.July 10, 2018
Yes! I would use Greek yogurt, preferably full-fat, to get as close as possible. (Unstrained yogurt might be too watery, depending on the recipe.)
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