The dough for our delicious cake is the perfect base, and preparing it is a true pleasure. In a large bowl, we put the eggs and mix them with an electric mixer at medium speed, gradually adding the sugar. We continue to mix until the mixture becomes an airy, voluminous foam that doubles in size. This step is essential for achieving a light and fluffy texture. Once the eggs are ready, we start to gradually add the oil, mixing constantly. The oil will add moisture and make the dough more tender. After incorporating the oil, it’s time to add the yogurt, which will provide a pleasant flavor and a creamy texture.
We continue with the cocoa, yeast, and baking powder, which we carefully mix into the composition. Sifting these dry ingredients is important to avoid lumps in the dough. After integrating all the ingredients, we sift the flour, which we incorporate gradually, mixing with a spatula or by hand until we obtain a homogeneous, non-sticky dough that is very easy to work with. Finally, we don’t forget to add the grated orange zest, which will give a fresh scent and a subtle flavor.
For the filling, the cheese must be well-drained so that we don’t have a mixture that is too soft. We mix it with the eggs and sugar, obtaining a fine cream. We then add the flour and salt, mixing well to integrate everything. The vanilla and orange zest are the last ingredients that complete the filling, enriching the final flavor.
Now that we have the dough and filling prepared, we divide the dough into three equal parts. We take the first part, sprinkle flour on the work surface, and roll out a sheet of appropriate thickness. We line a 24/36 cm tray with baking paper and carefully place the first sheet of dough. If the edges of the sheet are too large, we cut them with a sharp knife. We spread half of the cheese filling over the first sheet, then place the second sheet of dough and the remaining filling. We cover everything with the last sheet of dough.
The cake is now ready to be placed in the preheated oven at a moderate temperature, where it will bake for 45-50 minutes. When the cake is golden brown and a delightful aroma spreads through the house, we take it out of the oven and let it cool. Finally, we dust it with sugar and serve it with pleasure, admiring its beauty and savoring each slice. Enjoy your meal!
We continue with the cocoa, yeast, and baking powder, which we carefully mix into the composition. Sifting these dry ingredients is important to avoid lumps in the dough. After integrating all the ingredients, we sift the flour, which we incorporate gradually, mixing with a spatula or by hand until we obtain a homogeneous, non-sticky dough that is very easy to work with. Finally, we don’t forget to add the grated orange zest, which will give a fresh scent and a subtle flavor.
For the filling, the cheese must be well-drained so that we don’t have a mixture that is too soft. We mix it with the eggs and sugar, obtaining a fine cream. We then add the flour and salt, mixing well to integrate everything. The vanilla and orange zest are the last ingredients that complete the filling, enriching the final flavor.
Now that we have the dough and filling prepared, we divide the dough into three equal parts. We take the first part, sprinkle flour on the work surface, and roll out a sheet of appropriate thickness. We line a 24/36 cm tray with baking paper and carefully place the first sheet of dough. If the edges of the sheet are too large, we cut them with a sharp knife. We spread half of the cheese filling over the first sheet, then place the second sheet of dough and the remaining filling. We cover everything with the last sheet of dough.
The cake is now ready to be placed in the preheated oven at a moderate temperature, where it will bake for 45-50 minutes. When the cake is golden brown and a delightful aroma spreads through the house, we take it out of the oven and let it cool. Finally, we dust it with sugar and serve it with pleasure, admiring its beauty and savoring each slice. Enjoy your meal!
Ingredients
For the dough: 2 eggs, 1 cup sugar (I used a 250 ml cup), 1 cup oil, 1 cup yogurt, 1 teaspoon baking powder, 15 g dry yeast, grated orange peel, 2 heaping tablespoons cocoa, 900 g flour. For the filling: 900 g cottage cheese, 3 eggs, 3 tablespoons flour, 7 tablespoons sugar, 2 teaspoons vanilla essence, grated peel from one orange, a pinch of salt, powdered sugar for decoration.