What does Greek yogurt do for cupcakes?

I use Greek yogurt in place of much heavier, higher fat or more calorie dense ingredients – like butter, sour cream, oil, or buttermilk. Using yogurt in your baked goods will make them incredibly moist , while adding yogurt to savory dips and soups gives them creaminess with a touch of tang.

Why not use Greek yogurt in baking?

Low-fat and no-fat yogurt, whether regular or Greek-style, can contain stabilizers and other fillers, which can all adversely affect baked goods .

What does adding yogurt to a cake do?

Its creaminess helps keep baked goods moist . Its tanginess imparts a crave-worthy, old-fashioned flavor. Its acidity helps activate baking soda, which can make baked goods fluffy and light. It can step in for sour cream, mayonnaise or crème fraîche, bringin the same tangy with less guilt.

What are the dark side of sweet potatoes?

Sweet potatoes contain high amounts of oxalates that may increase the risk of calcium-oxalate kidney stones . Sweet potatoes contain beta-carotene, and their excessive consumption can lead to hypervitaminosis A (vitamin A toxicity), in which excess vitamin A accumulates in the liver.

What sauce goes well with sweet potatoes?

Sweet potato fries pair well with just about flavor which leaves the dipping possibilities endless. A creamy yogurt-based sauce like a cinnamon yogurt is always a hit as well as something spicy like a chipotle aioli.

What flavors go well with sweet potatoes?

Sweet potatoes pair well with apple, peach, and orange juice, and coffee - flavors that have distinctly sweet or bitter notes . The addition of cardamom or cinnamon can add a spicy twist to a co*cktail too.

What is the effect of yogurt in cake?

The thick yogurt makes for a “denser, tighter crumb” and makes the case more “luscious ,” she says. “That is a unique ability of yogurt.” Its inherent sour tang also nicely mellows out the sweetness of the cake. And yes, it just so happens to be more nutritious than, say, sour cream.

What does Greek yogurt replace in cake?

Substitute Greek Yogurt for Higher-Fat Ingredients From traditional comfort foods to fresh baked goods, Greek yogurt can substitute oil and mayonnaise . Oil: Replace oil with Greek yogurt when baking muffins, cakes and even waffles.

What happens when you bake Greek yogurt?

While Greek yogurt's temperamental relationship with heat makes baking with it somewhat more complicated , it is still possible. You just have to thin it out a bit before incorporating it into a recipe like raspberry yogurt muffins. That way, it'll perform more like regular yogurt, which has a thinner consistency.

Will Greek yogurt curdle when baked?

Any low fat dairy will curdle if combined with acid and heated , so yogurt – which is both acidic and lower in fat – is particularly susceptible to curdling.

Maple Sweet Potato Cakes with Curried Greek Yogurt Recipe on Food52 (2024)

Breadcrumbs

by: foxeslovelemons

October2,2013

4.5

2 Ratings

Maple Sweet Potato Cakes with Curried Greek Yogurt Recipe on Food52 (1)

Makes 6 cakes

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Author Notes

For about 2/3 of my life, I thought that I didn't like sweet potatoes. Why were they so sweet? And why was that sweetness right there on my plate, mixing with the savory Thanksgiving goodies I enjoyed far more? It turned out that the only times I had ever even tried sweet potatoes were in casseroles that always included globs of brown sugar and those evil little mini-marshmallows. Again, I reiterate: Why were marshmellows on my plate next to my turkey and gravy?

I'm so glad that my mother-in-law doesn't keep marshmallows around. The first Thanksgiving I shared with her, she simply roasted a few sweet potatoes. No marshmallows. Because of her, I discovered that sweet potatoes deserved a second chance. The vegetable itself is absolutely delicious...it's what some people do to it that I don't like.

So, sweet potatoes: I'm sorry. Here, I've made some griddled cakes with shredded sweet potatoes mixed with just a smidge of maple syrup and some spices for a nice balance of spicy and sweet. And, because Greek yogurt goes with pretty much everything, I flavored it up with some curry powder for dipping. Any leftover potato cakes are great for breakfast or brunch the next day! —foxeslovelemons

Test Kitchen Notes

With the approaching holidays of Thanksgiving and Hanukkah (or Thanksgivukkah to those celebrating both), those on the hunt for an alternative to candied yams or traditional potato latkes need look no further. These sweet potato cakes are flavorful without being overly sweet, and the Greek yogurt topping flavored with curry makes a rich and spicy counterpoint. Made with a touch of maple syrup, these cakes can scorch when you’re not looking, so look alive. To cook the cakes evenly and keep a golden brown color, we recommended making 10 to 12 slightly thinner cakes and cooking over medium heat. —Lisa

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What You'll Need

Ingredients

Curried Greek Yogurt
7 ounces2% Greek yogurt
¹/₂ teaspooncurry powder
¹/₄ teaspoonsalt
¹/₄ teaspoonground black pepper

Maple Sweet Potato Cakes
1 large sweet potato, peeled and shredded
¹/₂ teaspoonkosher salt
1 egg
1 ¹/₂ tablespoonsmaple syrup
¹/₂ teaspoonground white pepper
¹/₂ teaspoonpaprika
1 pinch of cinnamon
¹/₃ cupminced yellow onion
¹/₃ cuppanko breadcrumbs
Nonstick cooking spray

Directions

Make Curried Greek Yogurt: In a small bowl, stir together all ingredients.
Make Maple Sweet Potato Cakes: Place shredded potato in a large bowl and toss with salt. Let stand 5 minutes.
Meanwhile, in a second large bowl, whisk together egg, maple syrup, white pepper, paprika and cinnamon. Using your hands, squeeze all excess liquid out of potato; discard liquid. Add potato, onion and breadcrumbs to egg mixture; toss to combine well.
Form potato mixture into 6 cakes (they should be about 3 1/2-inches diameter and 1/2-inch thick). Heat a griddle or large nonstick pan over medium high-heat. Spray griddle with nonstick spray; place potato cakes on griddle. Cook 8 to 10 minutes or until golden brown and crispy on the outside, flattening with spatula as they cook and flipping occasionally. Serve immediately with Curried Greek Yogurt.

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Lorraine December 13, 2015

How do you shred a sweet potato? With a grater?

Pegeen December 16, 2014

Great recipe! I'll be making them to go with a ham this weekend. A question about how I can make them ahead: should I go through the frying pan step, then cool and freeze. Then reheat, frozen, in a 375 oven for about 15 minutes?

foxeslovelemons December 16, 2014

Hi Pegeen! I think that'll work. There's also some more ideas for reheating in this thread: https://food52.com/hotline/26964-a-question-about-a-recipe-maple-sweet-potato-cakes-with-curried-greek-yogurt