Apple Cake with Cottage Cheese

There’s something timeless about the comforting combination of apples and cheese in a dessert. This Apple Cake with Cottage Cheese brings together the natural sweetness of apples and the creamy richness of cottage cheese in a moist, tender cake that feels both rustic and elegant.

Lightly sweet, subtly tangy, and perfectly balanced, it’s a treat that works just as well for an afternoon coffee break as it does on a festive table. With its golden top and inviting aroma, this cake is a reminder of how simple ingredients can create a dessert that feels warm, homey, and unforgettable.

How to make a moist cake with cottage cheese without it turning out dry

The texture of the cake is created in three stages: first, beat the eggs with the sugar for 10 minutes at maximum speed, then add the cottage cheese, and finally incorporate the flour and baking powder at low speed. This order helps to keep the mixture light and airy and prevents it from being “ruined” by intense mixing after adding the flour.

A useful detail for taste and consistency: dice one apple and add it to the batter, and slice the other two and place them on top. This way, you have moisture inside (the cubes) and a nice layer on the surface (the slices).

How to prepare the baking tray so that the cake comes out easily and cuts nicely

You can use two correct options: grease the baking tray with butter or use baking paper. Both serve the same purpose: to ensure that the cake comes out of the tray without breaking, especially since the mixture contains cottage cheese and apple pieces.

Before baking, place the mixture in the baking tray and level it evenly. This step is important for even baking and to ensure that the apple slices on top stay in place.

Why cover the baking tray with foil after 25 minutes

After 25 minutes of baking, cover with aluminum foil and continue baking so that the surface does not burn, but browns lightly.

Technically, this means that you protect the layer of apples on top and the upper part of the cake, while the inside continues to bake for a total of 40 minutes at 180°C. It is a safety step for consistent results, especially when the oven browns strongly from above.

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  Break the eggs into a deep bowl.
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  Pour the oil.
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  Add the sugar and beat with a mixer for 10 minutes at maximum speed.
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  Then add the cottage cheese.
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  Add the flour and baking powder, and beat with a mixer on the lowest speed.
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  Cut one of the three apples into cubes. Add the cubes to the bowl and mix.
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  Grease the baking dish with butter or use baking paper and pour the mixture into the dish. Spread the mixture uniformly.
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  Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). Cut the remaining 2 apples into long slices, then arrange them on top of the mixture. Bake in the oven for 40 minutes.
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  After 25 minutes of baking, cover the tray with aluminum foil and continue baking, so that the surface of the cake will not be burnt, but lightly browned.
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  Sprinkle with powdered sugar to taste, then cut and serve.