Classic Cottage Cheese Cake

Ingredients

• • Wheat flour – 400 g
  • Cottage cheese (tvorog) – 500 g

• • Unsalted butter – 200 g (softened)
  • Eggs – 4 large
  • Sugar – 300 g

• • Baking powder – 1 tsp
  • Vanilla sugar – 2/3 tsp
  • Salt – 1/5 tsp

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Prepare the Ingredients:

• • Start by taking the butter out of the fridge ahead of time to allow it to soften at room temperature.

• Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). Grease a 24 cm (9.5-inch) round cake pan or line it with parchment paper to ensure easy removal.

2. Make the Batter:

• • In a large mixing bowl, combine the softened butter and sugar. Use an electric mixer to beat until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.

• Add the eggs, one at a time, ensuring each egg is fully incorporated before adding the next. This helps create a smooth, velvety batter.
• Mix in the vanilla sugar and salt for a hint of flavor depth.

3. Incorporate the Cottage Cheese:

• Gradually add the cottage cheese to the butter mixture. Mix until well-combined, but be careful not to overmix. You want the mixture to retain a slight graininess for texture.

4. Combine Dry Ingredients:

• • In a separate bowl, sift together the flour and baking powder. Slowly add this dry mixture to the wet ingredients, folding it in with a spatula until just combined. This ensures that the cake remains tender and moist.

5. Assemble and Bake:

• Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
• Bake in the preheated oven for about 55-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. If the top begins to brown too quickly, cover it with a piece of aluminum foil halfway through baking.