Cherry & Cream Cheese Cake
Ingredients
For the Dough:
For the Cheese Filling:
Instructions
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Prepare the Dough:
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- In a bowl, whisk together 1 egg, egg yolk, yogurt, sugar, cocoa powder, and baking powder until smooth.
- Gradually add flour and mix until well combined.
- Cut in the soft butter and knead the dough until smooth.
- Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 1 hour.
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Prepare the Cheese Filling:
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- In a separate bowl, whisk together 3 eggs, egg yolk, sugar, vanilla extract, and flour until smooth.
- Add the lemon zest and cream cheese and mix until well combined.
- Gently fold in the cherries or raisins.
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Assemble the Cake:
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- Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).
- Roll out the chilled dough on a floured surface and press it into the base of a baking pan.
- Pour the cheese filling over the dough.
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Bake the Cake:
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- Place the cake in the preheated oven and bake for 1 hour or until the top is golden brown.
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Cool and Refrigerate:
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- Allow the cake to cool down completely.
- For best results, refrigerate overnight. You can also enjoy it right away if you can't wait!
Enjoy your Cherry & Cream Cheese Cake! -
