Fragrant cake with cheese and cocoa
Recipe for Flavored Cake with Cheese and Cocoa
Do you want to delight your family's taste buds or bring a smile to your friends' faces? The flavored cake with cheese and cocoa is the perfect solution! This simple homemade cake recipe is not only easy to prepare but also an excellent choice for children, thanks to its natural ingredients and pleasant flavors. Let's see together how to prepare this delicacy!
Preparation time: 20 minutes
Baking time: 40 minutes
Total time: 1 hour
Number of servings: 12
Ingredients
For the base:
- 8 eggs
- 1 and 1/2 cups sparkling water
- 300 g butter
- 1 and 1/2 cups sugar
- 3 and 3/4 cups flour
- 3 tablespoons cocoa
- Zest of one orange
- 5 tablespoons chocolate liqueur
- 1 teaspoon powdered sugar with vanilla beans
- 15 g baking powder
For the filling:
- 1 kg and 200 g sweet and creamy cottage cheese
- 6 eggs
- 1 and 1/2 cups sugar
- Zest of one orange
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 1 essence of rum
- 1 teaspoon powdered sugar with vanilla beans
Preparation Instructions
1. Preparing the base:
- In a large bowl, add the butter cut into cubes. Place it over a pot of hot water to melt slowly. This bain-marie melting process will ensure a uniform consistency and prevent the butter from burning. Once melted, let it cool slightly.
- In another bowl, beat the eggs with the sugar until you obtain a fluffy foam. This step will help aerate the dough, creating a fluffy cake.
- Add the melted and cooled butter to the egg mixture, then pour in the sparkling water. Gently mix to combine the ingredients.
- Incorporate the powdered sugar with vanilla beans, orange zest, baking powder, and chocolate liqueur. Mix well.
- Start adding the flour in a rain-like manner, continuously stirring to avoid lumps. Finally, add the cocoa and mix until you obtain a homogeneous composition.
2. Preparing the filling:
- In another bowl, beat the eggs with the sugar until you obtain a foam. This will give the filling an airy texture.
- Add the sweet cottage cheese and mix on low speed to avoid breaking the cheese too much. Add the rum essence, orange zest, powdered sugar with vanilla beans, and flour. Mix gently until you obtain a creamy composition.
3. Assembling the cake:
- Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). Prepare a large baking tray, grease it with butter, and line it with baking paper.
- Pour half of the base mixture into the tray, spreading it evenly. Place the tray in the oven and bake for 10 minutes.
- After 10 minutes, remove the tray from the oven and spread the cheese filling evenly over the base. Then, add the remaining base mixture and spread it with a silicone spatula.
- Place the tray back in the oven and let the cake bake for about 30 minutes, until it becomes golden and passes the toothpick test. This test is essential to check if the cake is baked inside.
4. Cooling and serving:
- Once baked, remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the tray. This will allow the flavors to meld and make cutting easier.
- Serve the cake dusted with powdered sugar or coconut for an elegant appearance. It can also be accompanied by a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a fruit sauce for a flavor contrast.
Practical tips and variations:
- Use quality cottage cheese, preferably fresh, to achieve a velvety filling.
- If you don't have chocolate liqueur, you can replace it with vanilla essence for a non-alcoholic version.
- Experiment with different flavors by adding cinnamon or nutmeg to the cheese mixture for an extra touch of flavor.
- You can add chocolate chips to the base mixture for added sweetness and texture.
Nutritional benefits:
This cake, rich in protein due to the cheese and eggs, provides a good source of energy and essential nutrients. Whole flour can be used instead of white flour to improve fiber intake.
Frequently asked questions:
- Can the cake be frozen? Yes, the cake can be frozen, but it is recommended to cut it into portions before wrapping it in cling film.
- How can I tell when the cake is ready? The toothpick test is the best indicator. If it comes out clean, the cake is ready!
- Can I use another type of cheese? Yes, you can use ricotta or mascarpone cheese, but adjust the amount of sugar according to the sweetness of the cheese.
This flavored cake recipe with cheese and cocoa is more than just a simple dessert; it is a journey full of flavors and textures, perfect for bringing joy to every special moment in life. Enjoy every step and savor the final result!
Ingredients: Base: 8 eggs, 1 and 1/2 cups of sparkling water, 300 g butter, 1 and 1/2 cups sugar, 3 and 3/4 cups flour, 3 tablespoons cocoa powder, grated peel of an orange, 5 tablespoons chocolate liqueur, 1 teaspoon powdered sugar with vanilla beans, 15 g baking powder. Filling: 1 kg and 200 g sweet and creamy cow cheese, 6 eggs, 1 and 1/2 cups sugar, grated peel of one orange, 2 tablespoons flour, 1 essence of rum, 1 teaspoon powdered sugar with vanilla beans.
