Not Just a Cake, But Gold! Learned from an Arabic Chef! This is the Best Cake I’ve Ever Tasted!

Not Just a Cake, But Gold! Learned from an Arabic Chef! This is the Best Cake I’ve Ever Tasted!

Ingredients

• • 3 eggs + 1 egg (for the filling)
  • 150 grams (3/4 cup) sugar

• • A pinch of salt
  • 100 ml (1/2 cup) vegetable oil
  • 70 ml (1/3 cup) milk

• • 200 grams (1 2/3 cups) all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 250 grams (1 cup) cottage cheese

• • 3 tablespoons sugar (for the filling)
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • Powdered sugar for dusting

Equipment

• • Baking pan (22×22 cm / 9×9 inches)
  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk or electric mixer

• • Sifter
  • Spatula
  • Measuring cups and spoons

Instructions

1. 1. Prepare the Baking Pan:
      • Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).
      • Grease a 22×22 cm (9×9 inches) baking pan with a bit of vegetable oil or line it with parchment paper to prevent the cake from sticking.

1. 1. Mix the Cake Batter:
      • • In a large mixing bowl, crack 3 eggs. Add 150 grams of sugar and a pinch of salt.
        • Using a whisk or an electric mixer, beat the eggs and sugar together until the mixture becomes pale and fluffy.
        • Gradually add 100 ml of vegetable oil and 70 ml of milk, continuing to mix until well combined.

       

      • Sift 200 grams of all-purpose flour and 1 tablespoon of baking powder into the wet mixture. Fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients using a spatula until just combined. Be careful not to overmix to keep the batter light and airy.
   2. Prepare the Filling:
      • • In a separate bowl, combine 250 grams of cottage cheese, 3 tablespoons of sugar, 1 tablespoon of cornstarch, and 1 egg. Mix until smooth and creamy. The cornstarch will help to thicken the filling and keep it from becoming too runny during baking.

       

   3. Assemble the Cake:
      • • Pour half of the cake batter into the prepared baking pan, spreading it evenly with a spatula.
        • Spoon the cottage cheese filling over the batter, spreading it evenly but leaving a small border around the edges to prevent the filling from leaking out.

       

      • Pour the remaining cake batter over the filling, carefully spreading it to cover the filling completely.
   4. Bake the Cake:
      • • Place the assembled cake in the preheated oven and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

       

      • The top of the cake should be golden brown and the edges should start to pull away from the sides of the pan.
   5. Cool and Serve:
      • • Once baked, remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the pan for about 10 minutes.

       

      • Transfer the cake to a wire rack to cool completely.
      • Once cooled, dust the top of the cake with powdered sugar for an elegant finish.

Cooking Tips

• • Room Temperature Ingredients: Ensure all your ingredients are at room temperature before you start. This helps the batter mix more evenly and results in a better texture.
  • Avoid Overmixing: When combining the wet and dry ingredients, fold gently to keep the batter light and airy. Overmixing can result in a dense cake.
  • Smooth Filling: For a smoother filling, you can blend the cottage cheese mixture until completely smooth. This ensures a more even texture in the cake.

Nutritional Benefits

• • Eggs: Provide high-quality protein, essential vitamins, and minerals such as vitamin B12 and vitamin D. Eggs also contribute to the cake’s structure and moisture.
  • Cottage Cheese: A good source of protein and calcium, cottage cheese adds creaminess and nutrition to the cake.
  • Milk: Provides calcium and vitamin D, which are important for bone health.

• Vegetable Oil: Contains healthy fats that provide energy and help with the absorption of vitamins.