Quark cake with sour cream – a delicate and moist dessert you'll fall in love with

Name: Quark cake with sour cream – a delicate and moist dessert you'll fall in love with
Prep time: 75 min
Cook time: 75 min
Total time: 75 min
Yield: 12
Ingredients: 400 g plain flour; 200 g butter or good-quality margarine; 150 g powdered sugar; a pinch of salt; 2–3 tablespoons of milk; 1 egg; 600 ml sour cream; 2 packets of vanilla or cream pudding powder; 150 g granulated sugar; 500 ml of milk; zest and juice of 1 small lemon; raisins (optional, soaked in boiling water beforehand)

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Easy to prepare
12 portions
75 minutes

Jan, 21. 12. 2025

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A traditional cake with a creamy filling, a hint of lemon and a tender crust – ideal for everyday and special occasions

Quark cake with sour cream is among the tried-and-true homemade recipes that will win your heart and your taste buds. The combination of a delicate pudding cream with sour cream, lemon zest and a tender buttery crust creates a dessert that is suitable for afternoon coffee as well as a sweet treat for visitors. It is simple to prepare, yet absolutely perfect in taste.

For 12 portions

Ingredients

For the dough:

400 g plain flour
200 g butter or good-quality margarine
150 g powdered sugar
a pinch of salt
2–3 tablespoons of milk
1 egg

For the cream:

600 ml sour cream
2 packets of vanilla or cream pudding powder
150 g granulated sugar
500 ml of milk
zest and juice of 1 small lemon
raisins (optional, soaked in boiling water beforehand)

Preparation procedure

Preparing the dough From the flour, softened butter, sugar, egg, milk and a pinch of salt, work a smooth, denser dough. Wrap it in cling film or cover with foil and place in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
Cream filling In a saucepan, cook a thick pudding from the milk, sugar and pudding powder. Let it cool, stirring occasionally. Stir the sour cream, lemon juice and grated zest into the cooled pudding. If you are using raisins, add them to the cream now.
Assembling the cake Divide the dough into two parts. Roll each into a rectangle the size of the baking sheet (approx. 20 × 30 cm). Transfer the first half onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, spread the cream filling evenly over it and cover with the second sheet of dough.
Baking Bake in an oven preheated to 180 °C for approximately 25–30 minutes, until the surface of the cake turns golden. Let cool thoroughly.
Serving Before serving, dust with powdered sugar. Serve chilled, ideally after a few hours in the fridge – the flavors will beautifully meld.

Total preparation time: approx. 75 minutes (including chilling the dough)

Number of servings: approx. 12 pieces (pan 20 × 30 cm)

Conclusion

Quark cake with sour cream is a recipe you’ll be happy to return to. It stands out not only for its taste but also for its simplicity of preparation. It’s suitable for weekend treats and for guests. Try it once – and it will become a staple in your kitchen. It will captivate with its moistness, delicacy and the light fresh taste of lemon.