Sokolatopita (Greek Chocolate Yoghurt Cake)
A moist Greek chocolate cake made with yoghurt, olive oil and orange, finished with a glossy ganache.
- Time1 hr 10
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £0.46 a head
- Oven180°C (160°C fan)
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Heat the oven to 180°C (160°C fan). Grease and line a 23 cm round tin.
- 2
Sift the flour, cocoa, baking powder and bicarbonate into a bowl.
- 3
Whisk the sugar and eggs for 3 minutes until pale. Beat in the olive oil, yoghurt, orange zest and juice. Fold in the dry ingredients until just combined.
- 4
Pour into the tin and bake for 40 to 45 minutes until a skewer comes out clean.
42 min 30 s - 5
Cool in the tin for 10 minutes, then turn out onto a rack and cool completely.
- 6
Heat the cream until steaming, pour over the chopped chocolate and leave for 2 minutes. Stir until glossy, cool for 15 minutes until thick, then spread over the cake.
15 min
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.
