Description
A delightful and nutritious pound cake that combines the rich flavors of vanilla with the unique texture of cottage cheese, packed with protein.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Optional: 1/2 cup chocolate chips or nuts
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease and flour a 9×5 inch loaf pan.
- Mix cottage cheese and granulated sugar in a mixing bowl.
- Add in the eggs and vanilla extract, blending until smooth.
- Sift together the flour, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients, mixing gently.
- Incorporate any optional chocolate chips or nuts.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes, checking with a toothpick.
- Cool in the pan for 10-15 minutes before inverting onto a wire rack.
Notes
For variations, consider adding lemon zest, cinnamon, or fresh berries for a twist on flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: pound cake, cottage cheese, vanilla cake, healthy dessert, protein cake