Name: Homemade quark cake according to Mom – delicate and irresistible
Prep time: 50 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 10
Ingredients: 400 g all-purpose flour; 4 egg yolks; 150 g butter; 150 g powdered sugar; 1 baking powder; 200 ml (2 dl) sour cream; 4 egg whites; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 500 g quark; 200 g granulated sugar; 1 tablespoon cornstarch

Preparation procedure

Dough preparation: In a large bowl mix all ingredients for the dough – all-purpose flour, egg yolks, softened butter, powdered sugar, baking powder and sour cream. Work into a smooth dough.
Divide the dough into two equally sized parts and let it rest briefly at room temperature.
Cream preparation: In a clean bowl whip the egg whites with lemon juice to stiff peaks.
In another bowl mix the quark with granulated sugar and cornstarch, then gently fold the prepared whipped egg whites into this mixture.
Assembling the cake: Roll out one half of the dough and spread it on a greased and floured baking sheet. Evenly spread the quark cream over the dough and smooth the surface. Cover with the second rolled-out half of the dough.
Baking: Bake in a preheated oven at 200 °C for approximately 20 minutes, then reduce the temperature to 150 °C and bake for another 5 minutes.
Let the cake cool slightly and only then slice it.

Quick information

Servings: 10–12
Preparation time: 25 minutes
Baking time: approx. 25 minutes
Total time: roughly 50 minutes

Tips for best results

Serve the quark cake slightly cooled – it tastes best when the cream is set and the dough is tender.
If you like a stronger lemon flavor, add some grated lemon zest to the cream.
Instead of regular sugar you can also use vanilla sugar for flavor.

Recipe conclusion

The homemade quark cake is one of those desserts you’ll happily return to. It’s easy to prepare, tastes great and, thanks to the delicate quark cream, will please everyone who loves traditional home baking. It’s suitable not only for afternoon coffee but also as a sweet finish to a family lunch.