Description
This Fluffy Apple Cottage Cheese Cake is light, moist, and beautifully simple. Made with cottage cheese, fresh apples, and a touch of vanilla, it’s high in protein, low in fuss, and tastes like a cozy fall morning. Just mix everything together and bake happiness!
Ingredients
1 cup (250 g) cottage cheese (whole milk or low-fat)
3 large eggs, room temperature
¾ cup (150 g) granulated sugar or coconut sugar
½ cup (120 ml) vegetable oil or melted butter
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Zest of 1 lemon (optional)
1½ cups (190 g) all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
¼ teaspoon salt
2 medium apples, peeled, cored, and thinly sliced
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 tablespoons powdered sugar, for dusting after baking
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch round springform or cake pan and line with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together cottage cheese, eggs, sugar, oil, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
3. Add flour, baking powder, salt, and lemon zest. Stir gently with a spatula until just combined — do not overmix.
4. Fold in half of the apple slices and pour the batter into the prepared pan.
5. Arrange the remaining apple slices on top in a circular pattern for a pretty finish.
6. Bake for 40–45 minutes, or until the cake is golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
7. Let the cake cool for 10–15 minutes, then dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
• For a smoother texture, blend the cottage cheese before mixing.
• Use tart apples like Granny Smith for the best flavor balance.
• Replace cottage cheese with ricotta or blended silken tofu for a dairy-free variation.
• Store the cake covered at room temperature for up to 2 days or refrigerate for up to 5 days.
• Freezes beautifully — slice and wrap each piece for easy single-serve desserts.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: European
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/10 of cake)
- Calories: 195
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 65mg