Carrot cake, often dismissed due to its vegetable ingredient, is actually a delicious dessert that achieves a balanced sweetness through carrots and added sugars. However, by incorporating cottage cheese, the cake transforms into a protein-rich treat suitable for desserts or breakfasts. This ingredient not only boosts protein content but also improves moisture, making the cake healthier. A comparative baking experiment confirmed the positive impact of cottage cheese on texture and flavor, ultimately presenting a unique but delightful twist on traditional carrot cake recipes.
Using cottage cheese injects an extra 12 grams of protein per ½ cup serving - making this a perfectly acceptable dessert or a protein-rich breakfast bite.
Cottage cheese is adding moisture. Plus, leaving out the white sugar entirely and relying solely on carrots, cottage cheese, and cinnamon makes this healthier overall.
With the addition of just one ingredient - cottage cheese - the traditional carrot cake is elevated. She's not just a cake. She's a cake with moxie.
To see just how much of an impact the cottage cheese had on both the texture and flavor, we made two versions to compare and contrast.
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