This recipe has held the unofficial title of “most requested by kids” in our kitchen for years. It’s my son’s all-time favourite, and I can see why—it comes together in half an hour, uses ingredients you likely already have at home, and looks like a small celebration on a plate.
The base is quickly pulsed together in a food processor, then filled with a velvety mix of whipped cream and cottage cheese. I sometimes swap in grainy curd cheese for a bit more texture—it works beautifully either way. A scatter of blueberries and raspberries adds natural sweetness, while a grating of lime zest brings a fresh, citrusy lift to every bite.
Joyfully nostalgic, this is the cake you make when you don’t have time to fuss, but still want something that feels like a treat.