Raspberry Quark Cake
Raspberry Quark Cake is a luscious dessert that beautifully blends creamy quark cheese with the vibrant tartness of fresh raspberries. This light and fluffy cake is perfect for brunch, special celebrations, or as a delightful treat at home. With its stunning layers and nostalgic flavors, it’s sure to impress your guests while evoking cherished memories of summer berry-picking adventures. Effortlessly adaptable with various fruits, this recipe will quickly become a staple in your baking collection.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 8 slices 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: German
Ingredients
- 1 cup fresh raspberries
- 1 cup quark cheese
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a round cake pan.
- In a large bowl, mix quark cheese and sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour and baking powder. Gradually add to the wet mixture, stirring gently until just combined.
- Fold in half of the raspberries, reserving some for decoration.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool the cake in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack. Decorate with remaining raspberries before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: - For added zest, incorporate lemon zest into the batter. - Feel free to swap raspberries for blueberries or strawberries based on preference. - Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to three days or freeze individual slices for later enjoyment.