Ingredients
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- 2 cups cottage cheese
- 3 large eggs
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ cup cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
- 1½ cups mixed berries, fresh or frozen
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- Optional: ½ cup fresh mixed berries for topping
- Optional: 1 tablespoon powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8-inch round cake pan and line the bottom with parchment paper.
- Blend the cottage cheese until smooth and creamy.
- Add the eggs, sugar, vanilla, cornstarch, baking powder, salt, and lemon zest. Blend until smooth.
- Transfer the batter to a bowl and gently fold in the mixed berries.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 45–55 minutes, until the edges are set and the center is mostly firm.
- Cool in the pan for about 1 hour, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
- Remove from the pan, garnish if desired, slice, and serve chilled.
Notes
- Use plain cottage cheese and blend it until smooth.
- Fold frozen berries into the batter without thawing.
- The cake will firm up as it cools and chills.
- Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- Nutrition values are estimates per slice, based on 8 servings.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 55
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American-inspired