Common Questions
Can I Substitute Sour Cream?
Certainly! You can replace sour cream with plain Greek yogurt. Whole milk Greek yogurt produces the best results.
Can I turn this into a 2-layer cake?
This cake is best suited as a single layer since it is a denser cake. For a layered cake, we recommend our Strawberry Sponge Cake.
How to Make it Gluten Free?
A reader shared this tip: “I used Cup4Cup Gluten-Free Multipurpose Flour. It’s a bit pricey but the best I’ve tried so far. The cake turned out fantastic, and we loved it. I plan to make it again for Easter. I just wanted to inform anyone with gluten intolerance.”
Can I make this Dairy Free?
A reader shared the following adaptation: “I completely substituted the sour cream with whole-fat coconut milk from a can. I mixed it thoroughly before measuring and reduced the oil to about 1/3 cup to compensate for the additional moisture. It was slightly runny, but the bake was perfect.”
Can I use a different-sized pan?
We have only tested this in a 9″ springform pan. If using a smaller pan, extend the baking time slightly or bake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. If you experiment with different sizes, please share your results in the comments.
