Cottage Cheese Batter Cake Recipe 🍰☕
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 6
Description:
This delightful Cottage Cheese Batter Cake paired with a steaming cup of tea makes for a satisfying lunch or dessert. Using frozen berries eliminates the need for slicing strawberries, streamlining the preparation process. Perfect for beginners and suitable for any occasion, this Canadian-inspired treat promises to be a hit at potlucks or weeknight dinners. Let’s dive into the recipe!
Ingredients:
- 3 eggs
- 2 cups cottage cheese
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 1/3 cup cream cheese
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 cup strawberries
- 1 cup raspberries
- 1 cup blueberries
- 1/4 cup red currant jelly
- Optional: orange juice for melting the jelly
Instructions:
For the Cake:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Prepare an 8-inch square cake pan by greasing it with butter.
- Combine all the cake ingredients (eggs, cottage cheese, all-purpose flour, sugar, cream cheese, butter, ground cinnamon, vanilla extract, and baking powder) in a food processor.
- Pulse the ingredients together until a smooth batter forms.
- Transfer the batter into the prepared cake pan, ensuring an even spread.
- Bake for 45 to 50 minutes or until a cake tester inserted in the center comes out clean.
For the Topping:
- Combine the strawberries, raspberries, and blueberries in a bowl.
- Melt the red currant jelly over low heat, optionally adding a splash of orange juice for extra flavor.
- Allow the melted jelly to cool slightly, then stir it into the mixed berries.
Assembly:
- Once the cake is baked and cooled, top it with the berry mixture.
- Cut the cake into squares for serving.
Variation:
- If you don’t have a food processor, you can use a blender to combine the ingredients for the cake.
- Process the eggs, cottage cheese, and cream cheese until smooth, then add the remaining cake ingredients and blend until well combined.
- Proceed with the remaining steps as directed above.
- Note: Avoid using an electric mixer for this recipe, as it may alter the cake’s texture.
Nutritional Information (Per Serving):
- Calories: 379.4
- Fat: 18.2g
- Saturated Fat: 10.5g
- Cholesterol: 150.8mg
- Sodium: 446.7mg
- Carbohydrates: 40.6g
- Fiber: 3.1g
- Sugar: 23.9g
- Protein: 14.7g
Enjoy the delightful combination of creamy cottage cheese cake with a burst of fruity goodness! Whether enjoyed as a dessert or a midday treat, this recipe is sure to please your taste buds and impress your guests.
