Poppy-pudding cake – a combination of poppy seeds and quark in an unconventional dessert

Name: Poppy-pudding cake – a combination of poppy seeds and quark in an unconventional dessert
Prep time: 60 min
Cook time: 60 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 12
Ingredients: 180 g granulated sugar; 2 packets of vanilla sugar; ½ sachet (6 g) baking powder; 200 g semi-coarse flour; 200 g ground poppy seeds; 100 ml milk; 2 tablespoons rum; 200 g soft Hera or butter; 4 eggs; 500 g quark in a tub; 200 g powdered sugar; 1 package (40 g) vanilla pudding powder; 3 eggs; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 1 package (10 g) vanilla sugar

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Easy to prepare
12 portions
60 minutes

Jan, 21. 12. 2025

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Discover what the perfect harmony of a rich poppy base and a delicate quark-pudding dough tastes like. This cake will delight not only poppy-seed lovers but also those looking for an original twist on a classic baked dessert.

For 12 portions

Ingredients

For the poppy-seed dough:

180 g granulated sugar
2 packets of vanilla sugar
½ sachet (6 g) baking powder
200 g semi-coarse flour
200 g ground poppy seeds
100 ml milk
2 tablespoons rum
200 g soft Hera or butter
4 eggs

For the quark-pudding dough:

500 g quark in a tub
200 g powdered sugar
1 package (40 g) vanilla pudding powder
3 eggs
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 package (10 g) vanilla sugar

Preparation procedure

Poppy-seed dough: In a large bowl, cream the soft Hera (or butter) with the sugar, vanilla sugar and rum. Gradually beat in the eggs. Add the flour mixed with the baking powder, ground poppy seeds and milk. A smooth batter will form.
Quark-pudding layer: In another bowl, mix the quark with the powdered sugar, vanilla sugar, pudding powder, eggs and lemon juice until smooth and homogeneous.
Assembling the cake: Grease and flour a baking pan (25 × 35 cm). Spread the poppy-seed batter evenly on the bottom. Carefully pour the quark-pudding cream on top and smooth it with a spatula.
Baking: Bake in an oven preheated to 170 °C (fan 160 °C) for 45 minutes, until the surface acquires a golden tint and the cream sets.
Cooling: Let the cake cool for at least 2 hours. For the best melding of flavors, we recommend serving it the next day.

Time required and number of servings

Dough preparation: 15 min
Baking: 45 min
Cooling: 120 min
Total: approx. 3 h
Number of servings: 12–16

Conclusion

The poppy-pudding cake stands out for the contrast between the rich, slightly sweet poppy layer and the delicate quark-pudding cream. Thanks to the simple procedure and excellent ingredients, you can easily prepare this dessert at home and enrich your family baking with an unconventional flavor combination.