Description
A rich, fudgy flourless chocolate cake with a creamy, tangy cottage-cheese layer. This protein-packed dessert is naturally gluten-free, easy to make, and indulgently satisfying — perfect for chocolate lovers looking for a healthier twist.
Ingredients
- 200 g (about 1 cup) smooth cottage cheese
- 75 g (about ⅔ cup) unsweetened cocoa powder
- 100 g (about ½ cup) dark chocolate, chopped
- 3 large eggs, room temperature
- 60 g (¼ cup) butter, melted
- 80 g (⅓ cup + 1 Tbsp) granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 Tbsp cornstarch
- Optional: almond flakes or chopped nuts for topping
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 175°C (350°F). Grease and line the base of a 20-cm (8-inch) springform pan with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together cottage cheese, 1 egg, 1 Tbsp sugar, vanilla extract, and cornstarch until smooth. Set aside.
- In a heat-proof bowl, melt chopped dark chocolate with butter using a double boiler or microwave in short bursts. Stir until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, whisk remaining 2 eggs, remaining sugar, and a pinch of salt until pale and slightly thickened.
- Fold the melted chocolate mixture into the egg mixture. Sift in cocoa powder and gently fold until fully combined.
- Pour ⅔ of the chocolate batter into the pan and spread evenly.
- Gently spoon cottage-cheese mixture on top and smooth the surface.
- Pour remaining chocolate batter on top and spread to cover. Sprinkle nuts or almond flakes if using.
- Bake for 35–40 minutes until the edges are set and the center is slightly wobbly.
- Cool in pan for 15 minutes, then remove the ring and let cool completely. Chill in the fridge for at least 2 hours before slicing.
Notes
- Use Greek yogurt as a substitute for cottage cheese if preferred.
- Add espresso powder or orange zest for a flavor twist.
- Chill overnight for best texture and slicing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Gluten-Free / Protein Dessert
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/10th of cake)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: undefined
- Trans Fat: undefined
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
