Cottage cheese and cocoa cake

🍰 Cottage Cheese and Cocoa Cake is a timeless dessert that is both easy to make and delightful to serve. The fluffy base pairs perfectly with the creamy and rich cottage cheese filling, while the cocoa adds an intense flavor and a striking color contrast. This cake is a perfect blend of bitter and sweet, making it a favorite for any occasion.

🌟 Nutritional Benefits: Cottage cheese is a great source of protein and calcium, supporting muscle health and strong bones. Cocoa brings antioxidants to the table, which are known to fight free radicals and boost heart health. Together, these ingredients create a balanced treat that satisfies both taste and nutrition.

💡 Quick Tip: Add a layer of dark chocolate shavings on top for a decorative finish or use a touch of vanilla in the filling for an extra layer of flavor.

📌 Serving Suggestion: Serve this cake chilled for a refreshing treat or pair it with a cup of coffee for a cozy dessert experience. For more inspiring dessert recipes, explore our Desserts Collection.

🔗 Learn More: Discover the health benefits of cocoa in this Healthline article.

Cottage cheese and cocoa cake

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Prep Time 30 mins Cook Time 40 mins Rest Time 10 mins Total Time 1 hr 20 mins

Difficulty: Beginner Cooking Temp: 180  °C

Author: Ramo Cooking Method: Classic Cooking Courses: Dessert

Ingredients

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Pentru aluat

• 
  400 g flour

• 
  250 g butter

• 
  150 g powdered sugar

• 
  2 tablespoons of cocoa

• 
  ¹⁄₂ packet of baking powder

• 
  1 packet of vanilla sugar

• 
  1 egg

Pentru crema de branza

• 
  550 g cottage cheese

• 
  120 g sugar

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  3 eggs

• 
  3 tablespoons of raisins

• 
  1 teaspoon of lemon essence

• 
  1 teaspoon of vanilla essence

Instructions

1. Dough preparation

   Add the egg, powdered sugar, vanilla sugar, soft butter, flour, cocoa, and baking powder into a bowl and knead until you obtain a smooth dough. Divide the dough into two parts, cover one of the pieces with plastic wrap, and place it in the freezer. Leave the other half at room temperature.

1. Cream preparation

   Place the cottage cheese, sugar, eggs, raisins, lemon essence, and vanilla essence in a bowl and mix until all the ingredients are well incorporated.

1. Assembly

   1. Roll out the dough left at room temperature between two sheets of baking paper, transfer it to the pan, add the cottage cheese cream, and grate the other half of the dough from the freezer on top.
   2. Preheat the oven to 180°C and bake the cake for approximately 45 minutes or until it passes the toothpick test.

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