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Cottage cheese and cocoa cake

Cottage Cheese and Cocoa Cake with a creamy filling and rich cocoa layers, served on a white plate.

🍰 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.

Prep Time 30 mins
Cook Time 40 mins
Rest Time 10 mins
Total Time 1 hr 20 mins
Cooking Method:
Difficulty: Beginner
Cooking Temp: 180  C
Ingredients
    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
  • 3 eggs
  • 3 tablespoons of raisins
  • 1 teaspoon of lemon essence
  • 1 teaspoon of vanilla essence
Instructions
  1. 1
    Dough preparation

    Add the egg, powdered sugar, vanilla sugar, soft butter, flour, cocoa, and baking powder into the bowl, and using the Dough function, knead for 1 minute and 30 seconds. 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.

  2. 2
    Cream preparation

    Place the cottage cheese, sugar, eggs, raisins, lemon essence, and vanilla essence in the bowl and mix for 20 seconds/speed 3.5.

  3. 3
    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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