Cottage Cheese Apple Sheet Cake

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 40

Total Time 55

Servings servings

Calories 175 kcal

Crack the eggs into a large mixing bowl.
Pour in the oil.
Add the sugar and beat with a hand mixer on high speed for 10 minutes.
Next, add the cottage cheese (farmer cheese).
Add the flour mixed with the baking powder, then beat again on the lowest mixer speed until just combined.
From the 3 apples, dice 1 apple into small cubes. Add the apple cubes to the bowl and fold to combine.
Grease the baking pan with butter or line it with parchment paper, then pour the batter into the pan and spread it out in an even layer.
Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Slice the remaining 2 apples into long wedges and arrange them over the top of the batter. Bake for 40 minutes.
After 25 minutes of baking, cover the pan loosely with aluminum foil and continue baking until the top is lightly golden and the center is set.
Dust with powdered sugar if you like, then slice and serve.

For best texture, make sure the cottage cheese or farmer’s cheese is well drained before adding it to the batter.
Mixing the eggs, oil and sugar for the full 10 minutes helps create a light, airy crumb without needing extra leavening.
If your apples are very juicy, pat the slices dry with a paper towel before placing them on top of the batter to avoid excess moisture.
Lining the pan with parchment paper makes it much easier to lift out the cake and cut even squares once it has cooled.
You can add a hint of vanilla extract or grated lemon zest to the batter for a more aromatic dessert without changing the core recipe.
Always let the cake cool slightly before slicing so it sets properly and the pieces hold their shape when served.