Carrot cake with nut pastry and lemon-quark cream

Name: Carrot cake with nut pastry and lemon-quark cream
Prep time: 55 min
Cook time: 55 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 12
Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour; 4 cups grated carrots; 1 cup granulated sugar; 1 packet baking powder; 1 packet vanilla sugar; 4 eggs (yolks and whites separated); 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon; ½ cup milk; 1 cup chopped walnuts; 500 g sour cream; 500 g soft quark; 2 packets vanilla sugar; Zest of 1 lemon; Juice of 1 lemon; Chopped nuts for sprinkling

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Easy to prepare
12 portions
55 minutes

Jan, 21. 12. 2025

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Make at home a delicious carrot cake with nut pastry and fresh lemon-quark cream. This dessert is ideal for any occasion – from family celebrations to afternoon coffee. Thanks to the cup-based recipe, preparation is simple and quick.

For 12 portions

Ingredients

For the batter:

2 cups all-purpose flour
4 cups grated carrots
1 cup granulated sugar
1 packet baking powder
1 packet vanilla sugar
4 eggs (yolks and whites separated)
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
½ cup milk
1 cup chopped walnuts

For the cream:

500 g sour cream
500 g soft quark
2 packets vanilla sugar
Zest of 1 lemon
Juice of 1 lemon
Chopped nuts for sprinkling

Preparation procedure

Preparing the batter: In a bowl mix grated carrot, flour, milk, yolks, granulated and vanilla sugar, baking powder, cinnamon and chopped nuts. Mix thoroughly.
Beating the egg whites: In another bowl beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form.
Combining the mixtures: Gently fold the beaten egg whites into the carrot mixture so that the batter remains airy.
Baking: Pour the batter onto a greased and floured baking tray. Bake in a preheated oven at 180 °C for about 35 minutes, until the cake is golden and cooked through.
Preparing the cream: In a bowl mix the sour cream, quark, vanilla sugar, lemon zest and juice. Whip everything into a smooth cream.
Finishing: Evenly spread the prepared cream over the cooled cake and sprinkle with chopped nuts. Let the cake set in the refrigerator for several hours, ideally overnight.

⏱ Total preparation time: 55 minutes (20 minutes prep + 35 minutes baking)

🍰 Number of servings: 12–16 (for a tray approximately 30×40 cm)

Conclusion

This carrot cake with nut pastry and lemon-quark cream combines traditional flavors with a fresh twist. Its preparation is simple and the result will delight any lover of sweet desserts. Thanks to the combination of carrot, nuts and lemon cream you get a dessert that is not only tasty but also visually attractive.