Name: Banana–quark semolina cake: a moist dessert full of bananas and quark
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 2 tubs of soft quark (total approx. 500 g); 3 eggs; 5 ripe bananas (approx. 480 g); ½ cup granulated sugar; 4 large tablespoons baby semolina; 1 packet of chocolate pudding powder; 1 packet of baking powder

Banana–quark semolina cake: a moist dessert full of bananas and quark

Banana–quark semolina cake: a moist dessert full of bananas and quark

Easy to prepare
8 portions
15 minutes

Jan, 21. 12. 2025

Are you looking for a simple and moist dessert that will please all banana lovers? Try the banana–quark semolina cake — an unconventional flourless cake, but with quark, bananas and baby semolina. Thanks to the chocolate pudding it has a subtle cocoa note and holds its shape nicely. It’s easy to bake and after chilling it’s absolutely divine!

For 8 portions

Ingredients

2 tubs of soft quark (total approx. 500 g)
3 eggs
5 ripe bananas (approx. 480 g)
½ cup granulated sugar
4 large tablespoons baby semolina
1 packet of chocolate pudding powder
1 packet of baking powder

Preparation procedure

Preparation of the base: Whisk the whole eggs with the sugar into a thick, light foam.
Bananas: Mash the ripe bananas with a fork and add them to the egg foam.
Quark and dry ingredients: Fold in the quark, baby semolina, chocolate pudding powder and baking powder. Mix everything thoroughly until a smooth batter forms.
Baking: Pour the mixture into a greased (or parchment-lined) pan and bake in a preheated oven at 190 °C for 50–55 minutes.
Cooling: After baking, let the semolina cake cool completely — ideally overnight in the refrigerator.

⏱️ Total preparation time:

15 minutes preparation + 50–55 minutes baking

👥 Number of servings:

8–10

💡 Conclusion:

Banana–quark semolina cake is a great idea for a quick flourless dessert that combines the creamy texture of quark with the natural sweetness of bananas. When chilled, it tastes like a cake — it’s moist, refreshing and perfect as breakfast, a snack or a light dessert with coffee. Try it and you’ll see that one piece won’t be enough!