Description
Light, zesty, and packed with 10 g protein per slice—this easy flourless lemon cake is the perfect healthy snack or dessert.
Ingredients
- 2 cups cottage cheese (440 g)
- ½ cup honey (170 g)
- 3 large eggs
- ¼ cup fresh lemon juice (60 ml)
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ cup cornstarch (30 g)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 °F. Grease or line an 8-inch square pan.
- Blend cottage cheese, honey, eggs, lemon juice, zest, vanilla, baking powder, and salt until smooth.
- Stir in cornstarch until fully incorporated.
- Pour batter into prepared pan and smooth top.
- Bake 25–30 minutes until toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool completely, slice, and enjoy.
Notes
Store in the fridge up to 5 days or freeze up to 1 month. Serve chilled or slightly warmed.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American