Vegetarian Easter cake
2 servings
90 minutes
Vegetarian Easter kulich is a tender, aromatic pastry that serves as an alternative to the traditional egg and butter version. Its history is rooted in Russian Orthodox traditions where kulich symbolizes the Easter celebration. This recipe uses kefir to make the dough airy, while cottage cheese adds tenderness and a slight tanginess. Lemon zest gives a fresh citrus note, and vanilla sugar adds pleasant sweetness. Raisins contribute juicy fruity hints. This kulich is not just a dessert but a symbol of family coziness and spring renewal. It is perfect for the festive table and pairs well with hot beverages like tea or coffee.
1
Mix warm kefir with baking powder and let it sit for 10 minutes. The mixture should roughly double in size.
- Kefir: 300 ml
- Baking powder (raising agent): 4 teaspoons
2
Wash the raisins, cut them if large, and dry. Mix with 1 teaspoon of flour.
- Raisins: 100 g
- Premium-grade wheat flour: 220 g
3
Grate the zest of one lemon.
- Lemon zest: 2 teaspoons
4
Mix cottage cheese, vanilla sugar, lemon zest, and stevia with a mixer (a hand blender can be used, but a mixer is better).
- Curd cheese (tvorog): 100 g
- Vanilla sugar: 8 g
- Lemon zest: 2 teaspoons
- Stevia extract: to taste
5
Pour in the kefir infused with baking powder. Whisk again with a mixer.
- Kefir: 300 ml
6
Add sifted (!) flour and raisins. Mix with a spoon (!!!).
- Premium-grade wheat flour: 220 g
- Raisins: 100 g
7
Fill the cake mold 2/3 full, as it will rise during baking.
8
Bake in a preheated oven at 180 degrees for about 1 hour. Check readiness with a match or toothpick.
