Ingredients
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- 1 cup cottage cheese, blended until completely smooth
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup maple syrup
- 2 eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Blend the cottage cheese in a blender until it looks like thick cream. This step is key for a smooth texture.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the blended cottage cheese with the eggs, maple syrup, and vanilla extract. Stir until well combined.
- Sift in the cocoa powder and baking soda, then gently stir until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Pour the batter into a greased loaf pan or a small square pan.
- Bake for 25 to 28 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow to cool slightly before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Blend the cottage cheese until fully smooth before mixing to avoid a lumpy texture in the final cake.
- Do not overmix the batter after adding the cocoa powder and baking soda, as this can affect the texture.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- You can use honey instead of maple syrup if preferred.
- For a richer chocolate flavor, use dark cocoa powder.
- Let the cake cool completely before slicing for cleaner cuts.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 28 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 50mg