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Strawberry and Basil Cream Yogurt Cake

Basil adds a welcome hint of freshness to strawberries in this stunning yogurt cake that will wow your friends and family.

Ingredients: 

For the whipped basil cream:

• 1 2/3 cups light cream (30% fat)
• 16 fresh basil leaves
• 2 cups white cooking chocolate

For the cake:

• 1 cup yogurt
• 3 cups flour
• 1 tbsp baking powder
• 1 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup grapeseed oil 
• 6 eggs
• 1 lime
• 2 cups strawberries
• A few extra basil leaves, to garnish

Instructions:

1. Prepare the basil cream the day before: Bring the cream to a boil in a saucepan. Remove from heat, add the basil leaves and cover the pan. Let cool. When the cream has cooled completely, remove the basil leaves and press them well to infuse their flavor into the cream.
2. Cut the white chocolate into small pieces. Bring the cream to a boil again, and working in 3 batches, pour over the chocolate, mixing well between each addition until the chocolate is melted. Strain the cream and store in the fridge overnight.
   
3. The next day, preheat the oven to 375°F.
4. For the cake: Add the yogurt, flour, baking powder, sugar, oil, eggs lime zest to a bowl. Mix until a smooth batter forms.
5. Grease and flour a nonstick cake pan. Pour the batter into the cake pan and bake in the preheated oven for 45 min.
6. Let the cake cool slightly before removing from the pan. Set aside.
   
7. Using a food processor or electric whisk, whip the basil cream until stiff peaks form. Transfer to a piping bag.
8. Place the cake on a serving plate and decorate with the whipped basil cream, piping out small dots across the surface. Garnish with more fresh sliced strawberries and basil leaves.
9. Enjoy!