Sponge cake with cottage cheese and bananas
6 servings
40 minutes
Sponge cake with cottage cheese and bananas is a delicate and airy treat that combines the softness of sponge cake, the creamy taste of the cheese filling, and the sweetness of ripe bananas. This recipe is rooted in Russian culinary traditions where cottage cheese has always been a favorite ingredient in desserts. The light tang of the cottage cheese harmonizes perfectly with the softness of the bananas, creating a balance of flavors. The sponge cake made from a classic recipe turns out fluffy and aromatic. The uniqueness of this cake lies in its versatility: it is suitable for family tea time as well as festive tables. The jam in the composition adds extra depth to the flavor, while the decoration made from sour cream, chocolate, and bananas makes it especially festive. This dessert delights with its rich taste and simplicity of preparation, and each piece gives a feeling of coziness and home warmth.
1
Preparing a biscuit. First, sift the flour twice if possible. Separate the egg whites from the yolks. Pour the yolks into a separate bowl and the whites into a larger container. Whip the egg whites and gradually add sugar one spoon at a time while continuing to whip; add vanilla as well. By the time the sugar is finished, the egg white mixture should be white and quite thick. Next, start adding yolks one spoon at a time without stopping whipping. Once done, set aside the mixer and move on to the flour. Gradually add flour to the mixture while stirring from bottom to top with a spoon. Quickly pour the batter into a greased form and place it in a preheated oven. Bake for about 25 minutes at 190–200 degrees Celsius. Do not peek into the oven while baking! After the specified time has passed, turn off the oven and do not take out the biscuit for another 5 minutes without peeking again. The recipe must be strictly followed.
- Wheat flour: 200 g
- Vanillin: 0.3 teaspoon
- Chicken egg: 4 pieces
- Sugar: 4 tablespoons
2
While the biscuit is baking, we start on the filling. Mash the cottage cheese well with a fork, add sour cream, half a banana, and whip. Cut the bananas into slices. Divide the biscuit into 3 parts. Pour jam (optional) over each layer, add the cottage cheese filling, and top with bananas.
- Cottage cheese: 200 g
- Sour cream: 200 g
- Bananas: 4 pieces
- Jam: to taste
3
Decorate the cake as you wish. Whip 50 g of sour cream with 1 tablespoon of sugar, and spread it on the top and sides. Place bananas on the cake and sprinkle grated chocolate on top and sides.
- Sour cream: 200 g
- Sugar: 4 tablespoons
- Bananas: 4 pieces