High-Protein Lemon-Blueberry Cake
ChatGPTBoost your cake with cottage cheese for protein and moisture. The lemony sweetness from blueberries makes it a perfect snack or breakfast. Crumble into yogurt for extra flair.
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup whole-wheat flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 2 large lemons
- 3/4 cup 4%-fat cottage cheese
- 2 large eggs
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar plus 1 tablespoon divided
- 2 cups fresh blueberries
- 6 tbsp unsalted butter melted, plus more for pan
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Butter and line a 9×5-inch loaf pan with parchment paper, ensuring a 1-inch overhang.
- In a large bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, whole-wheat flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Grate both lemons to obtain about 1/4 cup of zest; place it in a medium bowl. Juice 1 lemon for 2 tablespoons and add it to the bowl. Thinly slice the remaining lemon, removing any seeds.
- Combine cottage cheese, eggs, and 3/4 cup sugar in the lemon mixture, whisking until well combined.
- Gently fold the wet ingredients into the dry mixture until just combined. Add blueberries and melted butter, then transfer the batter to the prepared pan.
- Top with lemon slices and sprinkle with the remaining 1 tablespoon sugar.
- Bake until the top is golden-brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, around 1 to 1 hour and 10 minutes. Allow the loaf to cool before slicing.
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 301kcal | Carbohydrates: 46g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 11g