Ingredients
3 cups all-purpose flour2 cups sugar1 teaspoon baking powder1 teaspoon baking soda1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened3 large eggs1 cup whole milk1/2 cup butter, melted1 teaspoon vanilla extractFILLING:1/2 cup 4% cottage cheese2/3 cup sugar2 teaspoons ground cinnamonConfectioners’ sugar
Preparation
In a large bowl, combine the first six ingredients. In another bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Beat in the eggs, milk, butter and vanilla; gradually add to dry ingredients, beating until combined.
For filling, combine cottage cheese, sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl. Beat on medium speed for 2 minutes.
Spoon half of the batter into a greased 10-in. fluted tube pan; top with filling and remaining batter. Bake at 350° for 55-65 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack. Dust with confectioners’ sugar if desired.
