Chocolate Almond Oatmeal Cake with Cottage Cheese and Cherry Topping

Chocolate Almond Oatmeal Cake with Cottage Cheese and Cherry Topping

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Ingredients:

For the Base:

    • Oatmeal flour: 80 g
    • Nuts (almonds): 25 g (crushed or chopped)
    • Cocoa powder: 40 g
    • Salt: 1 g
    • Sugar-free syrup or honey: 70 g
    • Milk: 20 g
    • Vegetable oil: for greasing

For the Filling:

    • Cottage cheese: 400 g
    • Eggs: 2 pcs (room temperature)
  • Sugar-free syrup, honey, or sweetener: 100 g
  • Vanillin: 0.5 g

For the Cherry Topping:

    • Cherries: 150 g
    • Sweetener: 25 g
    • Starch: 15 g (dissolved in water)

Directions:

    1. Prepare the Base:
      • In a mixing bowl, combine the oatmeal flourcrushed almondscocoa powdersaltsugar-free syrup or honey, and milk. Mix until a smooth dough forms.
      • Grease a baking dish with vegetable oil, then press the dough into the bottom of the dish to form the base.
    1. Make the Filling:
      • In another bowl, mix the cottage cheeseeggssugar-free syrup or sweetener, and vanillin. Stir until smooth and well-combined.
      • Pour the cottage cheese mixture over the base in the baking dish.
    1. Bake:
      • Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).
      • Bake the cake for 40 minutes or until the top is golden and set.
    1. Cherry Topping:
      • In a small saucepan, heat the cherries with sweetener over medium heat.
      • Dissolve starch in a small amount of water, then add it to the cherry mixture. Cook, stirring, until the mixture thickens and the cherries are coated with a syrupy sauce.
    1. Serve:
      • Once the cake has cooled slightly, spread the cherry topping over the cake.
      • Slice and serve. Enjoy!
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Cooking Tips:

    • Ensure the eggs are at room temperature to make the filling smoother and fluffier.
    • You can replace the almonds with any other type of nuts or omit them for a nut-free version.
    • For a more decadent taste, use dark chocolate instead of cocoa powder.
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Nutritional Benefits:

    • Oatmeal flour is a great source of dietary fiber, which helps in maintaining digestive health.
    • Cottage cheese adds a high amount of protein and calcium, making this dessert nutritious and filling.
    • Cherries are rich in antioxidants, which can have anti-inflammatory benefits.
  • The recipe is low in sugar due to the use of sugar-free syrup or honey.

Storage:

  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
  • The cake can be frozen without the cherry topping for up to 1 month. Add the topping after reheating.

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