Name: Grandma's secret recipe: Irresistible quark cake
Prep time: 60 min
Cook time: 60 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 7
Ingredients: 500 g soft quark (curd cheese); 150 g granulated sugar; 1 packet of vanilla sugar; 150 g sour cream; 200 g all-purpose flour (possibly a little more if needed); 4 eggs (yolks and whites separated); grated zest of 1 lemon; a handful of raisins (optional); butter or oil for greasing the pan; breadcrumbs or flour for dusting the pan

Preparation procedure

In a bowl combine the quark, sugar, vanilla sugar, sour cream, all-purpose flour and egg yolks.
Add the grated lemon zest and optionally the raisins.
Beat the egg whites into stiff peaks and gently fold them into the batter so the cake remains light and airy.
If the batter is too thin, add another 1–2 tablespoons of flour.
Grease the pan (20 × 33 cm) with butter or oil and dust it with breadcrumbs or flour.
Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake in a preheated oven at 165–170 °C (without fan) for about 45–50 minutes, until the top turns golden.
After baking, let the cake cool slightly and then cut it into squares.
Serve plain or with a spoonful of sour cream, whipped cream, or your favorite fruit jam.

Preparation time and number of servings

Total preparation time: approximately 1 hour (including baking)
Number of servings: approx. 12–15 servings

Conclusion

This quark cake according to grandma’s recipe stands out for its delicacy, lightness and pleasant lemon aroma. It is suitable for family moments or as a homemade everyday dessert. If you want to vary the recipe, you can add grated orange zest or small pieces of fruit. This cake deserves a place in your repertoire of sweet dishes.

Grandma's secret recipe: Irresistible quark cake recept

For 7 portions

Ingredients

Preparation procedure

Preparation time and number of servings

Conclusion

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