Cottage Cheese and Apple Cake – A Simple and Delicious Treat
A soft, moist, and flavorful cake made with cottage cheese and fresh apples — perfect for any occasion! This easy recipe requires just a few ingredients and minimal effort for maximum delight.
Ingredients
5 whole eggs
200 grams granulated sugar
500 grams cottage cheese (sweet or slightly salty, as preferred)
200 grams melted butter
Zest of 1 organic lemon
250 grams all-purpose flour
10 grams baking powder
2 apples, cored and chopped
Powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
Prepare the Batter Base
In a large bowl, crack 5 whole eggs.
Add 200 g sugar and beat using a mixer on high speed for about 5 minutes, until the mixture triples in volume and becomes pale.
Add Dairy and Flavor
Add 500 g cottage cheese and 200 g melted butter.
Incorporate well until the mixture is smooth.
Add the zest of one organic lemon for extra flavor.
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a separate bowl, mix 250 g flour with 10 g baking powder.
Sift the dry ingredients and gently fold them into the wet mixture using a spatula.
Assemble the Cake
Pour the batter into a 20 cm diameter baking pan, lined or greased.
Core and chop 2 apples into small pieces (or slice them, as you prefer).
Arrange the apple pieces over the top of the batter however you like.
Bake
Bake the cake in a preheated oven at 180°C (356°F) for 45–50 minutes, or until it passes the toothpick test.
Serve
Once cooled, sprinkle with powdered sugar on top.
Slice and enjoy!
Serving Tip: This cake goes wonderfully with a cup of tea or coffee. Great for breakfast or dessert.