Chocolate Almond Oatmeal Cake with Cottage Cheese and Cherry Topping

Chocolate Almond Oatmeal Cake with Cottage Cheese and Cherry Topping

Ingredients:

For the Base:

• • Oatmeal flour: 80 g

• • Nuts (almonds): 25 g (crushed or chopped)
  • Cocoa powder: 40 g
  • Salt: 1 g

• • Sugar-free syrup or honey: 70 g
  • Milk: 20 g
  • Vegetable oil: for greasing

For the Filling:

• • Cottage cheese: 400 g
  • Eggs: 2 pcs (room temperature)

• Sugar-free syrup, honey, or sweetener: 100 g
• Vanillin: 0.5 g

For the Cherry Topping:

• • Cherries: 150 g
  • Sweetener: 25 g
  • Starch: 15 g (dissolved in water)

Directions:

1. 1. Prepare the Base:
      • In a mixing bowl, combine the oatmeal flour, crushed almonds, cocoa powder, salt, sugar-free syrup or honey, and milk. Mix until a smooth dough forms.
      • Grease a baking dish with vegetable oil, then press the dough into the bottom of the dish to form the base.

1. 1. Make the Filling:
      • In another bowl, mix the cottage cheese, eggs, sugar-free syrup or sweetener, and vanillin. Stir until smooth and well-combined.
      • Pour the cottage cheese mixture over the base in the baking dish.

1. 1. Bake:
      • Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).
      • Bake the cake for 40 minutes or until the top is golden and set.

1. 1. Cherry Topping:
      • In a small saucepan, heat the cherries with sweetener over medium heat.
      • Dissolve starch in a small amount of water, then add it to the cherry mixture. Cook, stirring, until the mixture thickens and the cherries are coated with a syrupy sauce.

1. 1. Serve:
      • Once the cake has cooled slightly, spread the cherry topping over the cake.
      • Slice and serve. Enjoy!

Cooking Tips:

• • Ensure the eggs are at room temperature to make the filling smoother and fluffier.
  • You can replace the almonds with any other type of nuts or omit them for a nut-free version.
  • For a more decadent taste, use dark chocolate instead of cocoa powder.

Nutritional Benefits:

• • Oatmeal flour is a great source of dietary fiber, which helps in maintaining digestive health.
  • Cottage cheese adds a high amount of protein and calcium, making this dessert nutritious and filling.
  • Cherries are rich in antioxidants, which can have anti-inflammatory benefits.

• The recipe is low in sugar due to the use of sugar-free syrup or honey.

Storage:

• Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
• The cake can be frozen without the cherry topping for up to 1 month. Add the topping after reheating.