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Nutritional Values
400kcal
14gProtein
45gCarbs
18gFat
2gFibre
150 gServing
* Per serving · 150 g. May vary.
Allergens
🌾 Gluten
🥛 Dairy
🥚 Eggs
Saxon Quark Cake
How to order / say it
Say it
Sächsischer Quarkkuchen — [ZEKH-si-sher KVARKH-koo-khen]
Order
I’d like the Saxon quark cake, please.
Locally
Ich hätte gern den Sächsischen Quarkkuchen, bitte.
Say locally
A rich, tangy cheese cake made with quark.
Why try it?
This cake is a unique representation of Saxon's dairy farm culture. It's beloved for its fluffy texture and creamy richness, typical of Eastern Germany's baking traditions.
How it tastes
Light and airy with a subtle tang from the quark cheese, the cake is not overly sweet and often features hints of vanilla or lemon.
Origin & History — first documented: 1790
Quarkkuchen has been enjoyed since the late 18th century, a period when Saxony was a thriving region for dairy production. The dish exemplifies local resourcefulness and expertise in cheese making.
Recipe
Ingredients
- 🥛 300 g quark cheese
- 🌾 150 g flour
- 🍯 100 g sugar
- 🥚 2 eggs
- 🥛 100 g butter
- 🧂 1 tsp vanilla extract
Method
- 1 Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
- 2 Mix quark, sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
- 3 Fold in melted butter and flour until combined.
- 4 Pour into a greased baking tin and bake for 45 minutes.
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