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slice of cake topped with jewelled-like fresh blackberries
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Fresh Blackberry Cake Recipe

A simple fresh blackberry cake recipe, easy to make and suitable for any kind of fresh berries.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: Cakes
Cuisine: German
Servings: 20
Calories: 143kcal
Author: Adina

Ingredients

  • 4 eggs
  • 4 tablespoons warm water
  • 150 g granulated sugar 5.3 oz/ ¾ cup, divided
  • 100 g all-purpose flour 3.5 oz/ ¾ cup + 1 tablespoon
  • 50 g cornstarch 1.8 oz/ ⅓ cup + 1 tablespoon
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 150 ml strong coffee 5 fl.oz/ ⅔ cups
  • 500 g low-fat quark 1.1 lbs/ 2 ½ cups
  • juice of ½ lemon
  • 250 ml heavy cream 8.5 fl.oz/ 1 cup
  • 350 g fresh blackberries 12.5 oz/ 3 ½ cups

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 200 degrees Celsius/ 390 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a baking tray with baking paper.
  • Beat egg whites: Separate the eggs. Beat the egg whites until stiff. Set aside.
  • Beat egg yolks: In another bowl beat the egg yolks and the warm water with 100 g/ 3.5 oz/ ½ cup sugar until pale and fluffy, about 6-7 minutes.
  • Mix the flour, cornstarch, and baking powder. Mix them into the egg yolk mixture. Carefully incorporate the stiff egg whites as well.
  • Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared tray and bake in the preheated oven for about 15 minutes or until golden.
  • Coffee: In the meantime, brew the coffee. Using a tablespoon distribute the coffee evenly over the hot cake base and let the cake cool completely.
  • Topping: Mix the quark, lemon juice, and the remaining 50 g/ 1.8 oz/ ¼ cup sugar. You may add a bit more sugar if you find it necessary.
  • Whip the heavy cream until stiff and carefully fold it into the quark mixture. Spread the mixture over the cooled cake.
  • Top with fresh blackberries.

Notes

Always use a digital kitchen scale in baking; it ensures the best results (Amazon affiliate link).

Nutrition

Serving: 1square | Calories: 143kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 53mg | Sodium: 59mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 11g