Father's Day
Maple Yogurt Pound Cake
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wigglyworld
August 8, 2019
Wonderful recipe, and a great sort of blank slate. I added 1/2 tsp ground cardamom and cinnamon, and 1/4 tsp cloves. I used Grade A maple syrup and found that the flavor came through very complimentary to the baking spices, even though the recipe recommends Grade B (next time!). Looking forward to future experimentation. Thank you!
Jean
January 29, 2018
I made this recipe as directed and though it has good texture, it has no flavor (even toasted). I intend to make french toast with it to use it up.
Sandy W.
November 3, 2017
I love this recipe, and I only have Grade A maple syrup (a gift), so I did use maple sugar, which was also a gift. It was perfect. I took it along on a weekend with friends, and they raved about it. So easy and delicious! I want to make it again this weekend to surprise a friend but realized I only have vanilla yogurt, so I'm going to use that anyway. I just won't add the 1/4 cup sugar. Will probably dust this one with maple sugar or glaze with powdered sugar and maple syrup. A keeper!
Tarta
January 15, 2017
Love this cake so much! I used 1/2 plain full fat yogurt and 1/2 sour cream. Perfectly moist! I served it with whipped cream and a drizzle of maple syrup and pomegranate seeds for garnish. Total hit! I would love to find a maple glaze for it, as well...
jelloooojen
July 31, 2016
For some strange reason I ran out of oil so used butter instead (Why not). I had jussssst enough yoghurt and I happily finished it using this recipe. I also swirled in some cinnamon plus sprinkled walnut bits on top of the cake. So GOOD!! Thank you for the recipe!
Kerry G.
May 12, 2016
There is a reason why so many people like this recipe: Because it's SO GOOD. I use a combo of plain Greek yoghurt and buttermilk. I did have to cook it longer than 45min.
ale3antra
February 6, 2016
This cake is great, thank you! I made it a touch heavier by replacing the oil with browned butter and I'd love to try it with an even heavier grade syrup soon.
Ceecee
January 17, 2016
Love this recipe but instead of the 3/4 yogurt I substitute it with unsweetened almond milk. It came out great. Very moist instead!
YukariSakamoto
June 14, 2015
We live in Tokyo and Japanese sweets are lighter in sugar. My Japanese husband and son both loved this recipe. Arigato!
Sner
April 21, 2015
Just made this as mini muffins for a one year birthday party. Took 18 min in the oven and turned out fantastic.
Foodie52
March 30, 2015
Hi Rivka, I've made this recipe countless times over the past 4 years, even before joining Food52. I just want to thank you for such a great and versatile recipe.
I just made it again last night with more substitutions than ever and it still turned out wonderfully:
-3/4 c of vanilla sugar (ran out of maple syrup)
-4 yolks and 1 egg (had 4 left over yolks waiting to be used)
-Homemade, strained kefir cheese (wanted to save my fage yogurt for the rest of the week)
-1 cup of flour and .5 cup of oatmeal (trying to use up oatmeal)
Definitely richer than usual, but tasty nonetheless!
I just made it again last night with more substitutions than ever and it still turned out wonderfully:
-3/4 c of vanilla sugar (ran out of maple syrup)
-4 yolks and 1 egg (had 4 left over yolks waiting to be used)
-Homemade, strained kefir cheese (wanted to save my fage yogurt for the rest of the week)
-1 cup of flour and .5 cup of oatmeal (trying to use up oatmeal)
Definitely richer than usual, but tasty nonetheless!
Rivka
March 30, 2015
Thanks for sharing this! Glad you like the recipe - it really is a recipe that lends itself to endless substitutions, based on the fridge's contents and the cook's whim.
sharonpatricia
November 20, 2014
I was rather disappointed this cake. My family loves maple and I have been anxious to try this. The texture was lovely and it was very moist. However I didn't taste much maple flavor after the first day. On the second day the yogurt flavor became more prominent. I used Trader Joe's grade B maple syrup which we like and use in many recipes. Any thoughts?
Rivka
November 20, 2014
Have you tried toasting individual slices? Really makes the maple come through - at least for me.
Janet P.
November 20, 2014
For a stronger maple flavor, I used maple sugar instead of white sugar. I like the yogurt flavor, but if you don't, try milk, mascarpone cheese, or a mixture of the two. To my tastebuds, mascarpone has a neutral flavor, never tangy.
Michelle T.
May 26, 2014
Made today for dessert after our cook out. Served with strawberries and cream and it was fabulous. Made exactly as written, except I eyeballed some of the quantities (zested right into the bowl; pinch of salt; guestimated sugar...etc). I used canola oil and whole milk yogurt. Really good with a lovely course crumb.
Marian B.
May 2, 2014
Do you think that milk could be used instead of yogurt here? This looks incredible!
drbabs
May 3, 2014
Hi Marian. I've made this a lot and I'm pretty sure I've used soured milk instead of yogurt when I haven't had yogurt in the house. It may take a little longer to bake because of the extra liquid. It's really good. (Rivka's recipes usually are.)
Rivka
May 6, 2014
Thanks drbabs! So sweet. I think sour milk will work here, but agree that you may need a longer cooking time. If you try it and feel like you also needed more dry ingredients, let us know.
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