Introduction
This quark cake is a quick and easy recipe that you can mix together in minutes. With its rich and creamy texture, this cake is a delightful treat that you’ll want to bake again and again. Perfect for any occasion, this cake is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.
Ingredients
- 150 g (2/3 cup) margarine
- 150 g (3/4 cup) sugar
- 120 g (1 cup) semolina (soft wheat semolina)
- 1 package pudding powder (vanilla) or sauce powder
- 3 eggs
- 1 kg (4 1/2 cups) quark (low-fat quark)
- 1 pinch of salt
- Some powdered sugar, for dusting
- 1 or 2 cans mandarins
- Fat, for greasing the mold
Nutrition Information
- Servings: 12
- Calories: 250 per serving
Preparation Time
- Preparation time: 15 minutes
- Cooking time: 60 minutes
- Total time: 1 hour 15 minutes
Instructions
Preparing the Mixture
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 190°C (375°F). Separate the eggs into yolks and whites.
- Cream Margarine and Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, beat the margarine, sugar, and egg yolks until the mixture is light and fluffy.
- Add Quark and Dry Ingredients: Stir in the quark, semolina, vanilla pudding powder, and a pinch of salt until well combined.
- Beat Egg Whites: In a separate bowl, beat the egg whites with the remaining sugar until stiff peaks form. Carefully fold the beaten egg whites into the quark mixture, ensuring it is well incorporated but maintaining the airy texture.
Assembling the Cake
- Prepare the Pan: Line the bottom of a springform pan with baking paper. Grease the sides of the pan with fat.
- Fill the Pan: Pour the batter into the prepared springform pan. Drain the mandarins and arrange them evenly on top of the batter.
Baking the Cake
- Bake: Place the cake in the preheated oven and bake at 180°C (350°F) for about 60 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Cooling and Serving
- Cool: Once baked, remove the cake from the oven and allow it to cool in the pan for a few minutes. Then, transfer the cake to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Dust with Powdered Sugar: Once the cake is completely cooled, dust the top with powdered sugar.
- Serve: Slice and serve this delicious quark cake. Enjoy the creamy, tangy flavor with the sweet touch of mandarins!
This quick and easy quark cake is perfect for any occasion, offering a delicious and creamy dessert that is sure to please everyone. Enjoy baking this delightful treat twice a week, and savor its rich flavors!