Easter Cottage Cheese Cake Delight

Begin by creaming the unsalted butter with the sugar and salt until it is light and fluffy. This process helps incorporate air into the batter, resulting in a tender cake.

Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition to ensure a smooth consistency.

Next, pass the cottage cheese through a sieve to remove any lumps, then gently fold it into the batter.

In a separate bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and dark raisins. Mix these dry ingredients thoroughly to ensure even distribution.

Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring gently until just combined. Be careful not to overmix, as this can lead to a dense cake.

Preheat your oven to 170-180 °C (340-356 °F). Grease your cake molds, filling them to about two-thirds full with the batter.

Bake in the preheated oven for approximately 50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Once baked, allow the cakes to cool before removing them from their molds.

For the chocolate coating, melt the dark chocolate with the unsalted butter over a double boiler until smooth. Ensure it does not exceed a temperature of 45 °C (113 °F).

Once melted, coat the cooled cakes with this chocolate mixture evenly. Set them aside to allow the coating to firm up.

Soak the gelatin in the water for about 5-10 minutes until it softens. Meanwhile, in a saucepan, combine the remaining water, sugar, and vanillin, bringing it to a boil until the sugar dissolves.

Remove from the heat and stir in the softened gelatin until fully dissolved. Let this mixture cool slightly.

Using a mixer, whip the gelatin syrup until it forms a glossy, white mass.

Carefully pour this glaze over the chocolate-coated cakes, allowing it to set slightly.

While the glaze is setting, prepare the decorative wreaths using any remaining chocolate. Melt milk chocolate and adjust its consistency as needed with food coloring.

Fill your wreath molds with the melted chocolate, tapping them gently to remove any air bubbles before refrigerating them until firm.

Once the glaze and decorations are fully set, remove the wreaths and place them atop the cakes for a festive presentation. Enjoy this delightful treat, perfect for celebrating Easter! 😊