Loquat Cake Recipe: Moist Spanish Summer Bake Classic 2026

This loquat cake is a lovely way to make the most of a fruit that shows up every summer. Loquats bring juiciness, gentle sweetness and a light tangy edge that turns a simple sponge into something fresh, different and beautifully balanced.

The cake is made with olive or sunflower oil and Greek yogurt, which keep the crumb tender and moist without any butter. Ripe loquats are folded in at the end, so they stay in soft little pieces instead of dissolving into the batter.

A scattering of diced almonds and a spoonful of sugar on top bake into a crisp caramelized crust that contrasts with the soft interior. Slice it for an afternoon coffee, a summer breakfast or a light dessert after dinner.

Ingredients for Loquat Cake

Makes 12 servings

• 150 ml mild sunflower or olive oil
• 150 g white sugar
• 75 g brown sugar
• 3 medium eggs
• 240 g Greek-style yogurt
• 300 g wheat flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon baking powder (Royal style)
• 6-7 loquats (120 g)
• 1 tablespoon diced almonds (optional, for decorating)
• 1 teaspoon white sugar (optional, for decorating)

How to Make Loquat Cake Step by Step

1. Prepare the Pan and Beat the Sugars with the Oil

Start by preheating the oven to 185 °C with top and bottom heat. Grease and line a rectangular mold of about 25x10 cm and set it aside. In a large bowl, mix 150 ml of mild sunflower or olive oil with 150 g of white sugar and 75 g of brown sugar.

2. Add the Eggs to the Mixture

Add the 3 medium eggs to the bowl and beat them into the oil and sugar mixture until everything is well combined and slightly pale.

3. Stir in the Yogurt

Add 240 g of Greek-style yogurt and mix until fully incorporated.

4. Sift in the Dry Ingredients

Sift and fold in 300 g of wheat flour, half a teaspoon of baking soda and 1 teaspoon of baking powder. Set the mixture aside.

5. Peel, Pit and Chop the Loquats

Wash, peel and pit 6-7 loquats until you have 120 g of pulp. Cut the pulp into pieces of your preferred size, larger or smaller.

6. Fold the Loquat Pieces into the Batter

Fold the loquat pieces into the batter with a spatula, working gently so the fruit stays as intact as possible.

7. Bake the Loquat Cake

Pour the batter into the greased mold and, optionally, scatter 1 tablespoon of diced almonds over the surface along with 1 teaspoon of white sugar. Bake the loquat cake in the preheated oven at 185 °C for 50-60 minutes, or until a skewer inserted in the center comes out clean.

8. Cool on a Wire Rack

Let the cake cool for 10 minutes in the mold, then unmold it and leave it to cool completely on a wire rack.

9. Serve Once Fully Cooled

Once cold, it is ready to serve and enjoy this delicious loquat cake.

Tips for the Best Loquat Cake

Use Ripe Loquats and Don't Overdo the Fruit

The key to a perfect cake with all the flavor of this fruit is to use ripe loquats, which taste better and bring natural sweetness to the cake. It is also important not to add too much fruit, since it would make the batter too wet and change its spongy texture a lot.

Eat It Fresh

Because it contains such moist fresh fruit, it is best to eat the cake on the day you make it or the following day at the latest, so you can enjoy it while it is at its best.

Try the Caramelized Almond Topping

Here the top of the cake was decorated with whole almonds and white sugar, which bake into an irresistible caramelized, crunchy layer. This is completely optional, but it gives a sublime result. You can also decorate with sliced almonds or simply dust with a little powdered sugar once the cake has cooled. Either way it is delicious.

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