Cottage Cheese Cake

Rub together the flour and softened butter until it resembles breadcrumbs, then add salt and baking powder.

In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs and sugar together with a fork until well combined.

Gradually pour the egg-sugar mixture into the crumbs in three additions, gently mixing with your hands each time.

Line a baking pan with parchment paper and spread half the crumb mixture on the bottom, pressing it down lightly with a spatula.

Blend together the cottage cheese, sugar, eggs, sour cream, and orange zest using an immersion blender until smooth.

Pour the cottage cheese filling over the crumb base and top with the remaining crumbs.