Greek yogurt, apple, raisin and walnut cake

Greek yogurt is something you’ll always find in our fridge. And we don’t just use it in smoothies and spooned on top of breakfast cereal. We add it to everything from curries to soups, sauces to salad dressings, and desserts to baked goods.

We make this yummy cake using Greek yogurt as well as olive oil (so no butter or eggs are required). It creates a soft moist cake that keeps well without drying out. The slight tang of the yogurt also complements the natural sweetness of the raisins and apple. And because there’s plenty of fruit in this cake, it doesn’t require too much sugar. The yogurt and olive oil also make the cake naturally healthier. As do the walnuts, which are a good source of fiber and omega-3 fatty acids.

This cake is so chock-full of flavors and textures that it’s lovely served simply as it is, without toppings or accompaniments, with a cup of tea or coffee. Although we do often serve it with a dollop of honey-sweetened Greek yogurt. It also makes a gorgeous dessert (heated if you like) with some custard or a scoop of vanilla ice cream.