Description
This Cottage Cheese Blueberry Breakfast Cake is a delightful and nutritious way to start your day! 🫐✨ Made with protein-packed cottage cheese, fresh blueberries, and a hint of sweetness, it’s perfect for breakfast, brunch, or an anytime treat. Soft, moist, and easy to make, this cake will quickly become a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cottage cheese 🧀
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 🍞
- 1 teaspoon baking powder 🧁
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 🧂
- 1/4 teaspoon salt 🧂
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar 🍬
- 1/4 cup melted butter 🧈
- 2 large eggs 🥚
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 🍦
- 1 cup fresh blueberries 🫐
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour (to coat blueberries)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8×8-inch baking dish or line it with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine cottage cheese, sugar, melted butter, eggs, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Toss blueberries with 1 tablespoon of flour to prevent sinking, then gently fold them into the batter.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and spread evenly.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool before serving. Enjoy with a dusting of powdered sugar or a dollop of whipped cream, if desired.
Notes
- Substitute Greek yogurt for cottage cheese if preferred.
- Frozen blueberries can be used; do not thaw before mixing.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: cottage cheese blueberry breakfast cake, blueberry breakfast cake recipe, high-protein breakfast cake, healthy blueberry cake, easy baking recipes, breakfast ideas, cottage cheese recipes.