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seed crumble cake

Decadent Seed Crumble Cake with Creamy Vanillla Twist

This seed crumble cake combines rich flavors and a creamy vanilla twist, perfect for gatherings.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Chilling Time 2 hours
Total Time 3 hours
Servings: 10 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: German
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake Base
  • 250 g Flour Use Type 405 for optimal texture
  • 150 g Sugar Can be replaced with honey or agave
  • 1 packet Baking Powder Leavening agent for a light cake
  • 150 g Butter Room temperature; substitute margarine for dairy-free
  • 3 Eggs Room temperature
  • 100 g Ground Poppy Seeds Ensure even distribution
For the Quark Cream
  • 400 g Quark Greek yogurt is a good substitute
  • 100 ml Milk Any dairy or non-dairy option works
  • 100 g Vanilla Sugar Regular sugar with vanilla extract works
  • 1 zest Lemon Fresh zest adds brightness
  • Plant-based Gelatin Follow package instructions for preparation

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Spatula
  • Springform pan
  • Oven

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). Prepare your springform pan with grease or parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, and baking powder. Whisk until airy.
  3. Add butter to the dry ingredients and knead until coarse crumbs form.
  4. Incorporate the eggs and mix until the dough comes together without overmixing.
  5. Fold in the ground poppy seeds until evenly distributed.
  6. Transfer the dough to a prepared springform pan and spread evenly.
  7. Bake for approximately 30 minutes or until golden brown and a skewer comes out clean.
  8. Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
  9. Prepare the quark cream by whisking quark, milk, vanilla sugar, and lemon zest until smooth.
  10. Prepare the plant-based gelatin as per package instructions and fold it into the quark mixture.
  11. Spread the quark cream over the cooled cake and chill for at least 2 hours.
  12. Serve garnished with fresh berries or powdered sugar.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 6gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 180mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 2gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Allow the cake to cool completely before adding the quark cream. Avoid overmixing ingredients to maintain a tender texture.

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