Kefir Cake in a Bread Machine

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Kefir Cake in a Bread Machine

Prep 15 minCook 1 hr 15 minTotal 1 hr 30 minYield 1 loaf, 8 to 10 slices

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Equipment: Measuring scale and spoons, mixing bowls, a sturdy utensil, and the pan or baking dish specified in the method

Ingredients

200 ml plain kefir, room temperature 3 whole large eggs 50 ml neutral vegetable oil 250 g all-purpose flour 200 g granulated sugar 1 tsp baking powder 1 tsp vanilla sugar or vanilla extract 1/4 tsp fine salt

Instructions

1. Mix wet ingredients

   Whisk kefir, eggs and oil in a bowl until smooth.

2. Mix dry ingredients

   In another bowl combine flour, sugar, baking powder, vanilla sugar and salt.

3. Combine

   Fold dry ingredients into wet just until no dry flour remains. Do not overmix.

4. Fill machine

   Grease the bread-machine pan and add batter. Select the machine’s cake or bake-only programme, not the dough programme.

5. Check and cool

   Bake about 70 to 80 minutes, checking with a skewer near the end. It should come out clean. Cool 10 minutes in the pan before turning out.

How to tell when it is ready

Bake about 70 to 80 minutes, checking with a skewer near the end. It should come out clean. Cool 10 minutes in the pan before turning out.

Tips

• Whisk kefir, eggs and oil in a bowl until smooth.
• In another bowl combine flour, sugar, baking powder, vanilla sugar and salt.
• Fold dry ingredients into wet just until no dry flour remains.
• Grease the bread-machine pan and add batter.

Troubleshooting

• If the centre is wet, extend baking in 5-minute increments.
• If the top browns too early, cover loosely with foil where the machine permits.

Substitutions

• Use plain yogurt thinned with a little milk instead of kefir.
• Use melted butter instead of oil for a richer flavour.

Variations

• Fold in 80 g raisins.
• Add lemon zest to the batter.

Serving suggestions

• Serve with berries.
• Dust with icing sugar.
• Add plain yogurt alongside.
• Toast a slice lightly the next day.

Make ahead

Measure the ingredients ahead. Follow the storage guidance after cooking: Store covered at room temperature for 2 days or refrigerate up to 5 days.

Storage

Store covered at room temperature for 2 days or refrigerate up to 5 days.

Food safety

Cool before covering; refrigerate if the kitchen is warm or the cake will be kept beyond 2 days.

Frequently asked questions

Can I bake this in an oven?

Yes. Bake in a greased 23-by-13-cm loaf pan at 180°C (350°F) for about 40 to 50 minutes, checking the centre with a skewer.

How should I store kefir cake in a bread machine?

Store covered at room temperature for 2 days or refrigerate up to 5 days.

Serve with berries. Store covered at room temperature for 2 days or refrigerate up to 5 days.