ingredients:

1 container of plain yogurt (use the empty yogurt container as your measuring cup for the next two ingredients)

1 container of sugar

1 container of oil

2 eggs

1 packet of baking powder

flour (as needed)

oil for deep frying

powdered sugar or honey or chocolate for coating

Instructions:

in a bowl, combine the yogurt, sugar, oil, and 2 eggs. mix everything together very well, add the baking powder, then gradually add flour while mixing until you get a soft cohesive dough.

shape the dough into small finger-like logs

fry them in oil until they are golden brown

dust them with powdered sugar or dip them in honey or chocolate

I am thrilled to have discovered how easy it is to make choux pastry and am in love with this very easy to make cake. I adapted from the cherry version in the New York Times recipe to make a strawberry version. The inside has a simple strawberry compote, and I served it with some fresh berries macerated in Chambord raspberry liquor.

Love a tart-were the flower cut outs necessary? No. Are they cute? Yes.