Curd cake is an exquisite dessert that has gained popularity for its lightness, tenderness and unique flavor. The main ingredient in this cake is cottage cheese, which gives it a special texture and makes it lighter than traditional butter or sour cream cakes. The
main advantage of cottage cheese cake is its versatility
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The recipe can vary depending on personal preferences and available ingredients. Many confectioners experiment with the addition of fresh fruits, berries, chocolate or nuts, which allows you to create unique compositions and satisfy a variety of taste preferences.
Let’s tell you how to prepare a simple cottage cheese cake
Ingredients for sponge cake:
- Eggs – 4 pcs;
- Salt – a pinch;
- Sugar – 150 g;
- Cottage cheese – 200 g;
- Butter – 100 g;
- Flour – 200 g;
- Soda – 1 tsp.
Ingredients for the cream:
- Sour cream – 300 g;
- Boiled condensed milk – 360 g;
- Butter – 50 g.
Preparation of cottage cheese cake:
Eggs are whipped together with vanilla and classic sugar, beat until a fluffy white mass. Add salt, cottage cheese, melted butter and mix everything together.
Pour baking soda and flour into the mixture and knead a delicate biscuit dough. Divide the dough into 3 equal parts, put each part separately in a baking mold covered with parchment.
Bake the cakes at 180 degrees for 7-8 minutes. Then cut off the unevenness and shape the cakes with a knife.
Chop the trimmings in a blender. For the cream, whisk together sour cream, boiled condensed milk and butter to a creamy mass.
Smear each cake with cream and assemble the cake. Grease the sides and top of the cake with cream and sprinkle with biscuit crumbs.
Leave the cake in the refrigerator for a couple of hours to soak and stabilize. You get a light sweet homemade cottage cheese cake.
