Flourless Lemon Cottage Cheese Snack Cake

Flourless Lemon Cottage Cheese Snack Cake
Light, Zesty, Moist & Protein-Packed
This refreshing lemon cake is soft, lightly sweet, and bursting with bright citrus flavor. Packed with protein and made without flour, it’s smooth, tender, and incredibly easy—just blend, mix, and bake. A perfect light dessert or energizing snack your followers will love!
Ingredients (makes about 8 servings)
2 cups cottage cheese (480 ml | 440 g)
½ cup honey (120 ml | 170 g)
3 large eggs (≈150 ml | 165 g without shell)
¼ cup lemon juice (60 ml)
Zest of 1 lemon
1 tsp baking powder (5 ml | 4 g)
1 tsp vanilla extract (5 ml)
½ tsp salt (2 g)
¼ cup cornstarch (60 ml | 30 g)
💪 Nutrition (per serving): ~160 kcal | 10g protein | 3g fat | 25g carbs
Directions:
📌 Step-by-Step
Step 1 – Preheat & Prep
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8-inch square baking pan or line with parchment paper.
Step 2 – Blend Wet Ingredients
In a large bowl or blender, combine cottage cheese, honey, eggs, lemon juice, lemon zest, vanilla extract, baking powder, and salt. Blend until completely smooth and creamy.
Step 3 – Add Cornstarch
Stir in the cornstarch until fully incorporated and the batter is smooth.
Step 4 – Bake
Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top. Bake for 25–30 minutes, until set and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Step 5 – Cool & Slice
Let the cake cool in the pan for a few minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
Tips for Success
Allow the cake to cool fully for clean slices and best texture.
Use fresh lemon juice and zest for the brightest flavor.
If the top browns too quickly, cover loosely with foil.
Variations
Extra fresh: serve with berries on top.
Creamy touch: add a light layer of whipped cream before serving.
More citrusy: add extra lemon zest for a stronger flavor.
Storage
Fridge: up to 5 days (airtight container)
Freeze: slice and freeze up to 1 month
Reheat: enjoy chilled or slightly warmed
Time
Prep: 10 minutes
Bake: 25–30 minutes
Total: 35–40 minutes