Easy and Soft Greek Yogurt Chocolate Chip Cake (Gluten-Free!)

This Yogurt Chocolate Chip Cake doesn’t contain any flour, making it a perfect option for those looking for a gluten-free dessert. It has a consistency that is more like a cheesecake with a golden brown color on top. Studded with chocolate chips, this is a decadent and delicious dessert to have after a meal or with a cup of coffee for an afternoon snack.

To make this yogurt chocolate chip cake, begin by whisking yogurt with eggs, sugar, and vanilla. Then, sift the cornstarch over the top and whisk it into the yogurt mixture. Once the chocolate chips are folded into the yogurt batter, it gets poured into a round cake pan and baked until it is set and golden. Served with a dusting of icing sugar, slices of this yogurt dessert will appeal to any cheesecake and chocolate lovers.

What is Yogurt Chocolate Chip Cake?

This yogurt chocolate chip cake is a yogurt-based cake that doesn’t include any flour. Instead, it includes some cornstarch to provide structure and eggs to help it set as it bakes. This cake has more of a custard consistency rather than being fluffy like other cakes.

French yogurt cake is a little different from this yogurt chocolate chip cake recipe as it does include flour. However, this yogurt chocolate chip cake recipe isn’t like French yogurt cake at all as it isn’t fluffy in texture.

The custardy texture of this yogurt chocolate chip cake makes it a unique cake for the dessert table. The addition of chocolate chips provides richness to this yogurt cake recipe, although they could easily be replaced with other types of chocolate chips or omitted altogether.

Pro Tips

• Thick, high fat Greek yogurt is preferred for this recipe as it will produce the best textured cake with a rich flavor. However, if you would like to use another type of yogurt, you can strain it through cheesecloth to thicken it.
• Feel free to use your choice of chocolate chips in this recipe. Milk chocolate, dark chocolate, or semi-sweet chocolate chips are all excellent choices in this cake.
• If you would like to vary the taste of this yogurt cake, feel free to add some lemon zest or orange zest into the yogurt mixture for a citrusy undertone.
• Use a springform pan so you can remove the cake easily as you would with a cheesecake.
• Grease the cake pan and line it with parchment paper so you can easily remove the cake once it has baked.
• You will know the cake is properly baked once it is golden brown on top and set. You can also insert a toothpick into the centre of the cake to see if it comes out clean; if it comes out clean, you will know the cake is done.
• If you are a fan of desserts with berries, you can fold some blueberries or raspberries into the yogurt cake batter rather than adding chocolate chips.

What to Serve with Yogurt Chocolate Chip Cake?

This yogurt chocolate chip cake only needs a dusting of icing sugar before being served with your favorite hot beverage such as coffee or tea. However, feel free to serve wedges of this yogurt cake with some whipped cream and a drizzle of chocolate sauce if desired.

Can I Replace Greek Yogurt With Other Yogurt?

Yes, any other plain yogurt would work in this yogurt chocolate chip cake recipe. Skyr yogurt would be the best replacement option as it is a strained yogurt and a similar texture to Greek yogurt. However, if you would like to use plain yogurt, which has a looser consistency and higher water content, you could place it in a cheesecloth lined fine-mesh strainer set over a bowl and allow it to strain in the fridge for several hours. Then, once you feel it is thick enough, you can use it in this recipe.

Can I Replace Greek Yogurt With Kefir?

Yes, you certainly could but it will change the flavor and texture of the cake. To use kefir, make sure you strain it through a cheesecloth-lined strainer set over a bowl to separate the fat from the whey. Then, use the strained portion in the cake as you would yogurt.

How Can I Tell the Yogurt Chocolate Chip Cake is Baked?

The yogurt chocolate chip cake will be baked once it is golden brown on top, and is set and no longer shiny. If you insert a toothpick in the centre of the cake, it should come out clean as well. You should also notice the sides pulling away from the sides of the pan once it is baked.

Can I Make This Yogurt Chocolate Chip Cake Ahead of Time?

Yes! It will keep well in the fridge for up to 7 days if stored in an airtight container. To maintain its moist texture, let it come to room temperature before serving, or warm it slightly in the oven if desired. Dust with powdered sugar just before serving for the freshest look.

Does This Cake Freeze Well?

It does! Wrap it tightly in plastic wrap and place it in an airtight container or freezer bag to prevent freezer burn. It can be frozen for up to 2-3 months. To serve, thaw it in the fridge overnight and bring it to room temperature or warm it slightly before enjoying.

More Yogurt Cakes You Can Try!

Fluffy Yogurt Cake

Lemon Yogurt Cake

Greek Yogurt Cloud Cake

Spanish Pastel De Yogurt

Italian Seven Jars Cake

Carrot Yogurt Cake

Yogurt Bundt Cake

How to Store Yogurt Chocolate Chip Cake

This yogurt chocolate chip cake should be stored in the fridge. Simply cover it lightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate it until you are ready to eat it. It should stay good for up to 5 to 7 days.

How to Make Yogurt Chocolate Chip Cake

In a bowl, whisk the Greek yogurt with the sugar, eggs, and vanilla until combined.

Sift the cornstarch over the top and whisk into the mixture until combined.

Stir in the chocolate chips.

Pour the yogurt mixture into a 20 cm cake pan and smooth the top. Bake in a 180°C (360°F) oven for 50 minutes.

Unmold the cake, transfer it to a serving plate, and dust it with icing sugar.

Cut the cake in wedges and serve.