Orange and Curd Cheese Bundt Cake

The simplicity of mixed batters meets festive flavours here. The acidity of curd cheese and the reaction of orange juice with baking powder result in an extra loose structure, even though this is a dense, substantial cake. The orange essential oils dissolved in butter permeate the entire cake, making every bite aromatic.
🕒 Prep Time 20 mins
🍳 Cook Time 45 mins
Total Time 1 hr 15 mins
🍽️ Servings 8 servings
🔥 Calories 285 kcal
🌍 Cuisine Hungarian

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Bundt cake tin
  • Stand mixer
  • Grater

Allergen Information

⚠️ Gluten
⚠️ Milk
⚠️ Eggs

Instructions

1

Preheat the oven to 180°C (160°C Fan). Grease and flour the tin.

2

Mix the flour with the baking powder in a bowl.

3

Cream the soft butter with the sugars, then add the eggs one by one.

Tip: The butter should be at room temperature, otherwise you can't beat it until fluffy.
4

Mix in the orange zest, orange juice, sieved curd cheese, and milk.

Tip: Sieve the curd cheese so the batter is creamy.
5

Fold in the flour mixture.

Tip: Only mix until the flour disappears (no longer!).
6

Pour into the tin, shake a little to level, and bake for 40-45 minutes.

7

Cool in the tin for 10 minutes, then turn onto a rack.

Recipe FAQ

Why did the curd cheese sink to the bottom?
If you left the curd in too large pieces, or the batter was too runny, the heavier curd lumps sink. Use sieved curd!
Can I make it with oil instead of butter?
Yes, use about 80ml oil instead of 100g butter. Oil sponge stays even softer.

Ingredients

  • 250 g Plain flour
  • 200 g Curd cheese (sieved) or Quark
  • 1 pc Orange (zest)
  • 50 ml Orange juice
  • 150 g Caster sugar
  • 100 g Butter (soft)
  • 3 pcs Eggs
  • 1 tsp Baking powder
  • 1 packet Vanilla sugar
  • 100 ml Milk