Experience the perfect blend of flavors with our “Quilt Cake with Cocoa and Cheesecake Layers,” a unique and delightful dessert that combines the richness of cocoa with the creaminess of cheesecake. Its appearance resembles a cozy quilt, making it as visually appealing as it is delicious. This cake is sure to become a favorite, offering a soft, moist texture and an irresistible taste that you’ll love!
Why You’ll Love This: This quilt cake stands out for its creative presentation and scrumptious layers. The cocoa base provides a deep, chocolaty foundation, while the cheesecake mixture adds a smooth and creamy contrast. This cake is not only a treat for the taste buds but also a joy to bake, with its interesting technique of creating a quilt-like pattern on the surface.
Perfect Occasion: Ideal for gatherings, celebrations, or as a weekend baking project, this cake is sure to impress. It’s perfect for when you want to make something special and unique, be it for a family event, a friendly get-together, or just to add some excitement to your baking repertoire.
Recipe: Ingredients:
- Cocoa Dough:
- 3 eggs
- 1 cup granulated sugar (180g)
- ¾ cup sunflower oil (200ml)
- 2 ½ cups flour
- 1 packet baking powder
- 1 cup milk
- 1 packet vanilla sugar
- 2 heaped tablespoons cocoa powder
- Cheesecake Dough:
- 500g quark (or 2 packets cream cheese)
- 1 egg
- 1 packet vanilla sugar
- A bit more than ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 packet vanilla pudding powder (37g) (Alternatively, use 2 tablespoons vanilla pudding powder or cornstarch in Turkey)
Instructions:
- For the cheesecake dough, mix quark, sugar, vanilla sugar, egg, and pudding powder. Place the mixture in a piping bag.
- For the cocoa dough, beat eggs with sugar and vanilla sugar until fluffy. Add sunflower oil and milk. Sift in the remaining dry ingredients and mix until smooth. Spread the cocoa dough evenly in a greased baking pan.
- Pipe the cheesecake mixture onto the cocoa base in diagonal stripes, alternating directions to create a quilt pattern.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 170°C (338°F) for approximately 45 minutes. Don’t forget to do a toothpick test to ensure it’s cooked through.
- Enjoy your delicious Quilt Cake!