Fantastic orange bars with a gingerbread base and a quark filling

Name: Fantastic orange bars with a gingerbread base and a quark filling
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 7
Ingredients: 1 cup all-purpose flour; 1/2 cup medium-ground flour; 3/4 cup cane sugar; 10 g baking powder for gingerbread; 4 g vanilla sugar; 1 and 1/2 tablespoons cocoa; 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1 cup whole milk; 1 egg; 1/2 cup vegetable oil; 1 and 1/2 tablespoons currant jam; 750 g full-fat quark; 150 g powdered sugar; 500 ml 100% orange juice; 8 g vanilla sugar; 37 g vanilla pudding powder

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Easy to prepare
7 portions
45 minutes

Jan, 22. 12. 2025

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A simple dessert that anyone can make!

Orange bars with a gingerbread base and a delicate quark layer are a great choice for all lovers of fresh desserts. This recipe is easy and doesn’t require complicated ingredients or demanding preparation. Thanks to the combination of gingerbread batter, creamy quark and a refreshing orange glaze, you’ll get a perfectly moist and delicious cake that will impress with both its taste and appearance.

For 7 portions

Ingredients

For the batter:

1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup medium-ground flour
3/4 cup cane sugar
10 g baking powder for gingerbread
4 g vanilla sugar
1 and 1/2 tablespoons cocoa
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 cup whole milk
1 egg
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1 and 1/2 tablespoons currant jam

For the quark cream:

750 g full-fat quark
150 g powdered sugar

For the orange glaze:

500 ml 100% orange juice
8 g vanilla sugar
37 g vanilla pudding powder

Preparation procedure

Preparing the batter: Preheat the oven to 180 °C and prepare a baking tray (35 × 25 cm) lined with baking paper. In a large bowl, mix all-purpose flour, medium-ground flour, cane sugar, baking powder, cocoa and cinnamon. In another bowl, whisk the milk, egg and oil. Then fold this liquid mixture into the dry ingredients. Finally add the currant jam. Pour the finished batter onto the tray and bake for about 25 minutes, until a skewer comes out clean. Let cool.
Preparing the quark cream: Mix the quark with the powdered sugar to form a smooth cream. Spread the quark cream evenly over the cooled gingerbread base.
Preparing the orange glaze: Heat 400 ml of orange juice with the vanilla sugar. In the remaining 100 ml of juice, dissolve the pudding powder and pour into the hot juice. Cook, stirring constantly, for about 2 minutes until the mixture thickens. Pour the still-hot glaze over the quark layer and leave the cake in the refrigerator overnight.
Serving: After chilling, cut the cake into squares and serve.

Total preparation time:

⏳ 45 minutes + chilling overnight

Number of servings:

🍰 12–16 pcs

Conclusion

Orange bars with a gingerbread base are not only beautifully moist but also well-balanced in flavor. The combination of spiced batter, delicate quark and a fresh citrus glaze creates a unique dessert that will delight the whole family. Ideal for a festive table, celebrations, or just with coffee. If you’re looking for an easy and refreshing treat, definitely try this recipe!