Cheese Cake Recipe

Ingredients:

For the Cake:

Sugar: 100g (1/2 cup)
Eggs: 2 medium
Lemon Juice: 40g (4 tbsp)
Butter: 80g, softened
Flour: 170g (1 1/3 cups), sifted
Baking Powder: 1 tsp
Optional: Zest of 1 lemon, a pinch of ginger or cardamom for extra flavor
Salt: A pinchSimple Ice Cream Recipe: Only 4 Ingredients, Very Creamy, Excellent Yields

For Add-ins:

Optional Add-ins: Black or green olives, roasted mushrooms, sweet peppers, sun-dried tomatoes, diced ham, or other meats
Cheese: 100-150g, grated (preferably 45% fat or higher, for flavor)

Prepare the Oven and Pan:
- Preheat your oven to 200°C (390°F).
- Grease a 23×11 cm loaf pan and lightly dust it with flour, shaking off the excess.
Prepare the Batter:
- Add the eggs, one at a time, and mix well. Stir in the lemon juice, optional lemon zest, and spices.
- In a mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Gradually fold in the flour and baking powder, mixing gently until combined. Add salt to taste.
Incorporate Add-ins:
- Mix the grated cheese and your choice of add-ins (e.g., olives, ham, or veggies) into the batter. Reserve a few pieces for topping if desired.
Assemble the Cake:
- Decorate with reserved cheese, add-ins, or sprinkle with coarse salt and herbs.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
Bake the Cake:
- Bake at 200°C (390°F) for 20 minutes. Reduce the heat to 170°C (340°F) and bake for an additional 25 minutes, or until a skewer inserted in the center comes out clean.
Cool and Serve:
- Let the cake rest in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.

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