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Poppy-seed and quark cake with mandarins: fluffy batter, creamy center and juicy fruit

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Poppy-seed and quark cake with mandarins: fluffy batter, creamy center and juicy fruit recept

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  • Easy to prepare
  • 10 portions
  • 90 minutes
Jan, 17. 12. 2025

A fluffy cake that smells of vanilla, crisps gently at the edges and surprises in the middle with creamy quark with pieces of mandarin. Poppy seeds give the batter moisture and a distinct flavor, the quark with pudding holds its shape beautifully, and the fruit adds juiciness. An ideal dessert for Sunday coffee or for larger gatherings.

For 10 portions

Ingredients

Batter:

Quark cream:

Preparation procedure

  • Batter Beat the eggs with the granulated sugar into a light, fluffy foam. While beating, pour in the oil in a thin stream, then the milk and yogurt. In a bowl, mix the flour, poppy seeds, starch, vanilla sugar and baking powder. Gradually incorporate the dry mixture into the liquid until a smooth, semi-liquid batter forms.
  • Quark cream Whisk the quark with the eggs, powdered and vanilla sugar, add the lemon zest and pudding powder. The cream should be smooth and rather thick.
  • Assembling the cake Line a baking tray with parchment paper. Pour in half of the batter and smooth it. Using a spoon or a piping bag, spread the quark cream over the surface, arrange the drained mandarins and cover with the remaining batter.
  • Baking Place in an oven preheated to 180 °C and bake for approximately 45–50 minutes until golden. Test with a skewer in a spot without quark and fruit.
  • Finishing Let cool partially, transfer to a wire rack and lightly dust with powdered sugar before serving.

Total preparation time 1 hour 30–40 minutes

Number of servings 16–20 squares (tray approx. 30 × 40 cm)

Tips for a reliable result

  • Always drain the mandarins well; pat them dry with a paper towel after removing from the can — the cake will remain beautifully fluffy.

  • For a more pronounced poppy-seed flavor you can add a teaspoon of ground cinnamon to the batter or a few drops of rum extract.

  • Do not thin out the quark cream; the pudding powder stabilizes it during baking.

Conclusion

The poppy-seed quark cake with mandarins combines moist poppy-seed batter and a silky quark center into a dessert that melts on the tongue. Thanks to the simple method and accessible ingredients, it is a reliable recipe for any occasion. Vary the fruit according to the season and keep this classic in your collection — it will be gone in no time.

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