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Lemon Cottage Cheese Cake

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on Apr 19, 2024

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Have you ever dreamt 💭 of a cake that comes together in minutes yet tastes like it took hours to prepare? A cake that’s so effortless, all it requires is throwing a few ingredients into a blender and then pouring the batter into a cake pan to bake? If the answer is yes, I’m here to make your lazy baker dreams come true 🫡.

  • Why You’ll Love Lemon Cottage Cheese Cake
  • How to Prepare Lemon Cottage Cheese Cake
  • Nonna’s Tip 🍋
  • Variations and Substitutions for Lemon Cottage Cheese Cake
  • Similar Recipes
  • Best Served With
  • Common Questions
  • Lemon Cottage Cheese Cake Recipe

Similar to my 3 Ingredient Yogurt Cake , this Lemon Cottage Cheese Cake recipe marries minimal effort and flavor, resulting in a simple yet incredibly indulgent cake. Moist, light and creamy with just the right amount of tanginess , this cake is a refreshing masterpiece.

Why You’ll Love Lemon Cottage Cheese Cake

This Lemon Cottage Cheese Cake is a true texture QUEEN 👸! The blended cottage cheese gives it a smooth and velvety consistency , while the lemon adds just the right amount of tartness. The sweetness level is just perfect 👌, making it feel like a light dessert that won’t give you that post-dessert guilt trip. Not to mention, this cake only takes 10 minutes to prepare, and the oven handles the rest!

How to Prepare Lemon Cottage Cheese Cake

🔥 Preheat the oven to 350F (175C).

✨ Prepare a lined loaf pan lined with parchment paper for baking.

🍋 Add ( in this order ) the cottage cheese, eggs, lemon slices (peel and all), vanilla extract (if using), and cornstarch to the blender . Be sure not to over-blend; 20 seconds should be enough.

🥣 Pour the mixture into the lined loaf pan.

♨️ Bake for 30-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

🧊 Cool the cake completely before serving.

🍓 Top with fresh berries, additional lemon slices, and a drizzle of honey for an extra touch of sweetness.

Nonna’s Tip 🍋

The cake is made in a blender, so it is very important to NOT over blend! If your cake is over-blended it will be bitter!

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Variations and Substitutions for Lemon Cottage Cheese Cake

Remember that when substituting ingredients for your Lemon Cottage Cheese Cake, such as using alternative sweeteners or dairy-free alternatives, some trial and error may be required to reach the desired taste and texture.

  1. Experiment with different citrus fruits such as 🍊 oranges, limes, or even a combination.
  2. Instead of or in addition to vanilla extract, you can use other flavor extracts such as almond, 🥥 coconut, or orange extract.
  3. While the recipe is sugar-free, you can use alternative sweeteners such as stevia, 🍯 honey, or monk fruit sweetener if you prefer a sweeter cake.
  4. Feel free to incorporate spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, or ginger.
  5. Suppose you’re lactose intolerant or following a dairy-free diet. In that case, you can try substituting the cottage cheese with an equal amount of dairy-free alternatives such as almond or coconut yogurt.
  6. Get creative with your toppings ! You can top the cake with 🍎 sliced fruits, toasted coconut flakes, chopped nuts, or a dusting of powdered sugar.

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Best Served With

  • Your morning ☕ coffee or tea
  • Some fresh berries and 🍯 honey

Common Questions

The cake can be stored in the fridge for a few days.

You can add 1/4 cup of sugar to the batter if you are looking for a sweeter option and don’t want a lower-sugar Lemon Cottage Cheese Cake.

For this cake recipe, you can use plain cottage cheese or flavored cottage cheese such as pineapple or peach.

After 30-40 minutes of baking, the cake should be golden and set. When you insert a toothpick, it should come out clean.

I let my Lemon Cottage Cheese Cake cool a bit before serving.

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Equipment

  • ▢ Loaf Pan
  • ▢ Measuring Cups + Spoons
  • ▢ Liquid Measuring Cup
  • ▢ Blender

Ingredients

  • ▢ 4 eggs
  • ▢ 1.5 cups cottage cheese
  • ▢ 1 whole lemon , cut into thin slices
  • ▢ 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract , optional
  • ▢ 5 tablespoons cornstarch
  • ▢ additional toppings , as seen on photo

Instructions

  • ▢ Preheat the oven to 350°F (175C)
  • ▢ Tip: You can add 1/4 cup of sugar to the blender for a sweeter cake.
  • ▢ In a blender, add the cottage cheese and eggs. Add the lemon slices (peel and all).
  • ▢ Add the pure vanilla extract and cornstarch. Blend for 20 seconds and do NOT over-blend.
  • ▢ Pour it into a lined loaf pan and bake for 30-40 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  • ▢ Let it cool and top with fresh berries, thin lemon slices and honey! Enjoy.
  • ▢ To be stored in the fridge.

My Notes

Nutrition

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

Lemon Cottage Cheese Cake

Equipment

  • Loaf Pan
  • Measuring Cups + Spoons
  • Liquid Measuring Cup
  • Blender

Ingredients

  • 4 eggs
  • 1.5 cups cottage cheese
  • 1 whole lemon cut into thin slices
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract optional
  • 5 tablespoons cornstarch
  • additional toppings as seen on photo

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (175C)
  • Tip: You can add 1/4 cup of sugar to the blender for a sweeter cake.
  • In a blender, add the cottage cheese and eggs. Add the lemon slices (peel and all).
  • Add the pure vanilla extract and cornstarch. Blend for 20 seconds and do NOT over-blend.
  • Pour it into a lined loaf pan and bake for 30-40 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  • Let it cool and top with fresh berries, thin lemon slices and honey! Enjoy.
  • To be stored in the fridge.

Video

Nutrition

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