Cake recipe

Ingredients

Main Ingredients:

Equipment Needed:

Instructions

Making the Batter:

In a large bowl, combine:

Softened butter or margarine

Granulated sugar

Vanilla sugar

Beat together using an electric mixer for about 5 minutes, until the mixture is light and fluffy.

Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition to ensure the mixture is smooth.

Gently fold in the quark until just combined—do not overmix.

In a separate bowl, whisk together:

Flour

Baking powder

Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until combined. Do not overmix to avoid a dense cake.

Baking Process:

Pour the batter into the prepared springform pan, smoothing the top with a spatula.

Bake in the preheated oven for 60 minutes or until:

The cake is golden brown on top.

A skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.

The cake has a slight wobble in the center when gently shaken.

Finishing:

Cool the cake in the pan for 15 minutes before removing the sides of the springform.

Let the cake cool completely on a wire rack.

Dust generously with powdered sugar before serving.

Pro Tips

Use room temperature ingredients: This helps the butter, eggs, and quark mix together more smoothly, resulting in a fluffier cake.

Be gentle when folding in the dry ingredients to avoid overworking the batter, which could result in a dense cake.

Test doneness with a skewer: A clean skewer inserted into the center of the cake indicates it’s done.

Chill the cake before slicing: If you prefer a firmer texture, chilling the cake for a bit before serving can help.

Add lemon zest: For an added burst of flavor, you can add 1 tablespoon of lemon zest into the batter for a slight citrus note.