Poppy seed cake with quark cream and strawberries – a light summer dessert without flour

Name: Poppy seed cake with quark cream and strawberries – a light summer dessert without flour
Prep time: 60 min
Cook time: 60 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 12
Ingredients: 100 g butter; 120 g granulated sugar; 1 packet vanilla sugar; a pinch of salt; 4 egg yolks; 150 g ground poppy seeds; 70 g ground hazelnuts; 1 tablespoon oil; 4 egg whites; 500 ml whipping cream; 200 g smooth quark; 100 g powdered sugar; 1 packet vanilla sugar; juice of 1/2 lemon; lemon zest; 1 packet gelatin; fresh strawberries (approx. 300 g)

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Easy to prepare
12 portions
60 minutes

Jan, 21. 12. 2025

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A refreshing cake with the rich flavor of poppy seeds, smooth quark and fresh strawberries, ideal for hot days

This poppy seed cake with quark cream and strawberries is the perfect combination of a delicate base, fresh cream and fruit jelly. Moreover, it contains no flour, so it is ideal even for those who avoid flour. The base is made from a mixture of ground poppy seeds and hazelnuts, on top of which a quark and whipped cream filling is layered, complemented by fresh strawberries and a gelatin layer. The cake is suitable for celebrations, summer gatherings and as a refreshing pastry with coffee.

For 12 portions

Ingredients

For the dough:

100 g butter
120 g granulated sugar
1 packet vanilla sugar
a pinch of salt
4 egg yolks
150 g ground poppy seeds
70 g ground hazelnuts
1 tablespoon oil
4 egg whites

For the cream:

500 ml whipping cream
200 g smooth quark
100 g powdered sugar
1 packet vanilla sugar
juice of 1/2 lemon
lemon zest
1 packet gelatin
fresh strawberries (approx. 300 g)

Preparation procedure

Preparing the dough Beat the egg whites with a pinch of salt until stiff peaks form. In another bowl, beat the softened butter with the granulated and vanilla sugar until fluffy. Gradually beat in the egg yolks. Add the ground poppy seeds, nuts and oil, mix everything thoroughly. Finally, gently fold in the egg white foam. Spread the batter evenly onto a butter-greased and floured baking tray (20 × 30 cm). Bake in an oven preheated to 170 °C for approximately 20 minutes. Let cool completely.
Preparing the cream Whip the cream until firm. Add the powdered sugar, vanilla sugar, lemon juice and grated lemon zest. Finally, gently fold in the quark and mix the cream thoroughly. Spread the cream onto the cooled base and smooth evenly.
Strawberry layer and gelatin Wash, dry and halve the strawberries. Arrange them on the cream and press them in lightly. Prepare the gelatin according to the package instructions and, while still liquid, pour it over the strawberries. Put the cake in the refrigerator and let it set for at least 3–4 hours.

Total preparation time: approx. 60 minutes + setting time

Number of servings: 12 pieces (tray 20 × 30 cm)

Conclusion

The poppy seed cake with quark cream and strawberries is proof that an irresistible dessert can be made even without flour. It is light, refreshing and, thanks to the combination of poppy seeds, quark and fresh fruit, perfectly suits the summer mood. We recommend trying it – it goes great with coffee as well as a festive treat. Stored in the refrigerator it tastes great even the next day.