Description
A moist and tender lemon loaf cake made with cottage cheese for added richness and protein, finished with a tangy lemon glaze.
Ingredients
- For the loaf cake:
- 3 large eggs
- 100 g granulated sugar (1/2 cup)
- 300 g cottage cheese, blended until smooth
- 2 tablespoons lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon lemon extract
- 120 ml coconut oil, melted (1/2 cup)
- 180 g all-purpose flour (1 1/2 cups)
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- For the glaze:
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 90 g powdered sugar (3/4 cup)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F) and grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
- Whisk eggs and sugar until smooth and slightly pale.
- Add blended cottage cheese, lemon zest, lemon extract, and melted coconut oil; mix well.
- In a separate bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients and mix gently until just combined.
- Pour batter into prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 40–45 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a rack to cool completely.
- Mix lemon juice and powdered sugar to make glaze.
- Drizzle glaze over cooled loaf before slicing.
Notes
- Blend cottage cheese for a smooth texture.
- Avoid overmixing to keep the loaf light.
- Adjust sweetness by reducing sugar if desired.
- Glaze is optional but enhances lemon flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: International
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
