The Lightest Cake in the World! It Melts in Your Mouth!
Ingredients
Dough
- 2 eggs
- 80g sugar (1/3 cup + 1 tbsp)
- A pinch of salt
- Vanilla flavoring (to taste)
- 100ml oil (1/2 cup)
- 100ml milk (1/2 cup)
- 200g flour (1 2/3 cups)
- 12g baking powder (1 tbsp)
Filling
- 150g cheese (5.3 oz) (cottage cheese or cream cheese)
- 20g sugar (1 1/2 tbsp)
- 1 egg
- Vanilla flavoring (to taste)
- Raspberries (to taste)
For Decoration
- Powdered sugar
Nutrition Information
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/12 of the cake)
- Number of Servings: 12 slices
- Calories: 180
- Total Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
- Sodium: 120mg
- Total Carbohydrates: 21g
- Dietary Fiber: 1g
- Sugars: 10g
- Protein: 4g
Preparation
Dough
- Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the eggs, sugar, a pinch of salt, and vanilla flavoring.
- Mix with a mixer until well blended and fluffy.
- Gradually pour in the oil and milk, continuing to mix until fully incorporated.
- Add the flour and baking powder to the mixture.
- Mix until the batter is smooth and free of lumps.
- Line a 26 cm diameter baking form with parchment paper.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking form, spreading it evenly.
Filling
- In a separate bowl, mix the cottage cheese (or cream cheese) with sugar, egg, and vanilla flavoring until smooth and creamy.
- Using a tablespoon, spread the cheese filling on top of the dough in the baking form.
- Distribute the filling evenly for a uniform layer.
- Gently lay out the raspberries on top of the cheese filling.
Baking
- Place the cake in the preheated oven and bake for about 40 minutes.
- Check for doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center; it should come out clean.
Decoration
- Allow the cake to cool slightly after removing it from the oven.
- Decorate with a light dusting of powdered sugar before serving.
Tips
- Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for best results.
- Use fresh raspberries for the most vibrant flavor, but frozen raspberries can be used if fresh ones are not available.
- Adjust the sweetness by adding more or less sugar to both the dough and filling according to your taste preference.
Conclusion
This Lightest Cake in the World is an epitome of simplicity and elegance. The combination of a light, fluffy dough with a creamy cheese filling and fresh raspberries makes it a delightful treat for any time of day. Serve it as a dessert, with tea, or as a special treat for gatherings, and enjoy the compliments that follow. Happy baking!