Description
A moist and tender coffee cake with a rich farmer’s cheese filling and a buttery crumb topping. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or as a sweet treat with coffee.
Ingredients
- 5 tbsp Farmer’s
- 2 tbsp cream of wheat
- 2 eggs
- 500 g farmer’s cheese
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter
Instructions
- Soak the Mixture: Start by combining 2 tbsp cream of wheat with 5 tbsp sour cream in a bowl. Set it aside and let it soak for about 30 minutes. This helps soften the cream of wheat, ensuring a smooth batter.
- Prepare the Batter: In a large bowl, combine 500 g of farmer’s cheese (make sure it’s at room temperature for easy creaming, 1/2 cup sugar, 1 tsp vanilla extract, and 1/4 tsp salt. Beat these together until the mixture is creamy and smooth, resembling a soft cheese spread.
- Combine Wet and Dry: Gently fold the soaked sour cream mixture into the cheese mixture until well incorporated. Be careful not to overmix; you want a harmonious blend without losing fluffiness.
- Pan Preparation: Grease the bottom and sides of a springform pan with 1 tbsp unsalted butter. This will help the cake slip out easily once it’s ready, so don’t skip this step!
- Bake: Pour the batter into the pan and smooth the top with a spatula. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for about 40 minutes. You want the edges to be golden brown, while the center should have just a slight jiggle when you shake the pan.
- Cool and Serve: Let your cake cool in the pan at room temperature. For the best experience, refrigerate it until cold, or serve warm for that melt-in-your-mouth decadence. Enjoy!
Notes
- Farmer’s cheese can be found in the dairy section; if unavailable, dry cottage cheese or ricotta (drained) can be substituted.
- Do not overmix the batter to keep the cake tender.
- Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently if desired.
- Serve with a dusting of powdered sugar or a dollop of fruit preserves.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Breakfast/Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Eastern European
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 95mg