Quark Cake Recipe

Ingredients

Main Ingredients:

• • 220g (1 cup) granulated sugar

• • 5 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 packet (8g) vanilla sugar
  • 220g (1 cup) unsalted butter or margarine, softened

• • 320g (11.3 oz) quark (German-style curd cheese)
  • 300g (2½ cups) all-purpose flour
  • 3 teaspoons (15g) baking powder

• Powdered sugar, for dusting

Equipment Needed:

• • 9-inch (23cm) springform pan

• • Electric mixer
  • Parchment paper
  • Fine mesh sieve, for dusting powdered sugar

 Instructions

Preparation:

1. 1. Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).
   2. Grease the springform pan and line the bottom with parchment paper.
   3. Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature before starting.

Making the Batter:

1. 1. 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.

       

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

1. Gently fold in the quark until just combined—do not overmix.
2. In a separate bowl, whisk together:
   • • Flour
     • Baking powder

    

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

Baking Process:

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

1. 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:

1. 1. Cool the cake in the pan for 15 minutes before removing the sides of the springform.
   2. Let the cake cool completely on a wire rack.

1. 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.