A simple homemade cake made with creamy sweet cheese, a soft vanilla batter and fresh plums. The semolina helps absorb excess juice from the fruit, leaving you with a delicious golden cake that’s perfect for autumn.
Easy Romanian Sweet Cheese Cake with Juicy Plums
Ingredients
For the Cake
For the Plum Topping
Instructions
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Prepare the plums
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Wash the plums thoroughly.
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Remove the stones and cut the plums in half.
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Set aside while you prepare the batter.
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Make the cheese mixture
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Place the well-drained cottage cheese in a large bowl.
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Mash it with a fork until mostly smooth.
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Add the eggs and caster sugar.
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Mix well until combined.
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Prepare the batter
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Pour in the oil or melted butter and add the vanilla essence.
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Add the baking powder and flour.
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Mix until you have a thick, evenly combined batter.
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Assemble the cake
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Line an ovenproof baking tray with baking paper.
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Transfer the batter to the tray and spread it evenly.
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Sprinkle the semolina over the surface.
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Arrange the plum halves on top, gently pressing them into the batter.
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Bake
- Preheat the oven to 200°C.
- Bake for approximately 50–60 minutes, or until golden and a skewer inserted into the cake comes out clean.
- If the top browns too quickly, cover it loosely with baking paper or foil.
Allow the cake to cool before slicing so the cheese filling can set. Enjoy!