Experience the ultimate indulgence with this Chocolate Cake featuring a creamy cottage cheese filling. This cake combines the rich, deep flavors of cocoa with the smooth, light texture of cottage cheese, creating a delightful contrast that’s sure to satisfy all your dessert cravings.
Why You’ll Love This: The moist, fluffy chocolate sponge paired with the subtle sweetness and richness of the cottage cheese filling makes this cake a perfect choice for those who love their desserts rich yet not overwhelmingly sweet. Its creamy texture and chocolatey goodness make each slice irresistibly good.
Perfect Occasion: This cake is a fantastic choice for celebrations, whether it’s a birthday, an anniversary, or a festive holiday gathering. It’s also just right for a cozy family dessert or as a special weekend treat to enjoy with friends over coffee.
Decoration Tips: Garnish the cake with a dusting of powdered cocoa or drizzle with melted chocolate for an extra touch of elegance. If you’re feeling fancy, add swirls of whipped cream and a few berries for a pop of color and freshness.
Ingredients for the Chocolate Sponge:
- 1 and 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
- 4 eggs
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- 2/3 cup sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/3 cup odorless vegetable oil
- A pinch of salt
Ingredients for the Cottage Cheese Filling:
- 8.8 ounces smooth cottage cheese
- 1 egg
- 1.5 tablespoons cornstarch
- 3 tablespoons sugar
- 1 tablespoon vanilla sugar
Instructions:
- Begin with the sponge by whisking eggs with a pinch of salt for one minute.
- Gradually add sugar while continuing to beat for 7-10 minutes until the mixture is light and has increased in volume.
- Mix in the vegetable oil gently.
- Sift together baking powder, cocoa, and flour, then slowly incorporate these dry ingredients into the batter on low speed.
- Pour the batter into an oiled baking pan.
- Prepare the cottage cheese filling by mixing all the ingredients until smooth, then transfer to a piping bag. Create stripes of filling over the batter horizontally and vertically.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (180°C) for 40 minutes. Check doneness with a wooden skewer. If the cake browns too much but is still raw inside, cover with foil.
- Allow the cake to cool before serving.
Enjoy the luscious layers of chocolate and creamy cottage cheese in this exquisite cake, perfect for any dessert lover!
