π° Cottage Cheese Pound Cake (Ultra Moist)
π Ingredients:
- 1 cup cottage cheese (blend until smooth for best texture)
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup butter (softened) π§
- 3 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- Optional: 1 tbsp lemon zest π
π¨βπ³ Instructions:
1. Prep
- Preheat oven to 175Β°C (350Β°F)
- Grease and line a loaf pan
2. Cream Butter & Sugar
- Beat until light, fluffy, and pale (this step = soft cake!)
3. Add Eggs
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each.
4. Add Cottage Cheese
- Stir in blended cottage cheese + vanilla (and lemon zest if using)
5. Mix Dry Ingredients
- Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt separately.
6. Combine
- Fold dry ingredients into wet gently.
- Do NOT overmixβkeep it tender.
7. Bake
- Pour into pan and smooth top.
- Bake 45β55 minutes until golden and set.
8. Cool & Finish
- Let cool 10β15 minutes, then remove from pan.
- Optional: dust with powdered sugar or glaze π―
π― Simple Glaze (Optional but amazing):
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1β2 tbsp milk or lemon juice
β Mix and drizzle over cooled cake
π‘ Pro Tips:
- Blend cottage cheese = smoother crumb (no lumps π)
- Donβt overbakeβthis cake should stay soft and moist
- Tastes even better the next day π€€
- Add berries or chocolate chips for a twist ππ«
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