Introduction
You will make this cake every day! Delicious and simple, with just a few ingredients, it just melts away. This cottage cheese and peach cake combines a buttery cocoa-infused dough with a creamy, fruity filling that is sure to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
For the Dough:
- 200g butter (7 oz)
- 100g sugar (1/2 cup)
- 2 eggs
- 380g plain flour (3 cups)
- Pinch of salt
- 2 tbsp cocoa powder
- 10g baking powder (2 tsp)
For the Cheese Filling:
- 1kg cottage cheese (2.2 lbs)
- 200g sugar (1 cup)
- 4 eggs
- 3 tbsp cornstarch
- 150g butter, melted (5.3 oz)
- 350ml canned peaches, drained and chopped (1.5 cups)
Number of Servings
This recipe serves 12-16 people.
Nutritional Information
The nutritional information per serving (assuming 16 servings) is as follows:
- Calories: 300
- Total Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
- Sodium: 150mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 22g
- Dietary Fiber: 1g
- Sugars: 13g
- Protein: 8g
Method of Preparation
Step 1: Prepare the Dough
- Beat Butter and Sugar
- In a large mixing bowl, beat 200g of butter with 100g of sugar until creamy. Add 2 eggs and mix again until well combined.
- Mix Dry Ingredients
- In another bowl, combine 380g of plain flour, a pinch of salt, 2 tbsp of cocoa powder, and 10g of baking powder.
- Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients
- Gradually add the dry mixture to the butter and sugar mixture, stirring until a dough forms.
- Divide the Dough
- Roll out the dough and divide it into one larger and one smaller part. Place the larger part on a baking sheet lined with baking paper.
Step 2: Prepare the Cheese Filling
- Mix Cottage Cheese and Sugar
- In a large bowl, combine 1kg of cottage cheese and 200g of sugar. Beat well until smooth.
- Add Eggs and Cornstarch
- Add 4 eggs to the cheese mixture and beat well. Then add 3 tbsp of cornstarch and 150g of melted butter. Mix until fully incorporated.
- Add Peaches
- Fold in the chopped canned peaches using a wooden spoon.
Step 3: Assemble and Bake the Cake
- Assemble the Cake
- Pour the cheese filling over the larger piece of dough in the baking sheet and smooth it out evenly. Crumble the smaller piece of dough on top of the filling.
- Bake
- Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). Bake the cake for 60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool and Serve
- Allow the cake to cool completely before cutting into slices and serving.
Tips:
- Extra Flavor: Add 1 tsp of vanilla extract or the zest of one lemon to the filling for added flavor.
- Fruit Variations: Instead of peaches, try using strawberries, plums, or apricots.
- Decoration: Decorate the cake with powdered sugar, whipped cream, or fresh fruit before serving.
Conclusion
This cottage cheese and peach cake is a delightful dessert that will quickly become a household favorite. Its creamy filling and deliciously soft crust make it perfect for any occasion. Enjoy this refreshing and easy-to-make cake with your loved ones and savor every bite!
Enjoy baking and indulging in this scrumptious cake that is sure to melt away in your mouth!
