German Baking Has a Long Tradition
Germans are industrious and talented bakers. From them we get cheesecake, stollen, marzipan, cream cakes like Black Forest cake and so much more. They love to bake seasonally and at Christmastime they go all out. Try the cinnamon stars (Zimtsterne) or the Black-and-white cookies at your next cookie exchange; simple yet delicious.
Apricot Cake - Aprikosenkuchen - Recipe for Fresh Apricot Cake
A recipe for an everyday, sunken apricot cake. How to make German Aprikosenkuchen. This is a simple German recipe that everyone can make. Great apricot cake with whipped cream.
A recipe for an everyday, sunken apricot cake. How to make German Aprikosenkuchen. This is a simple German recipe that everyone can make. Great apricot cake with whipped cream.
Pound Cake with Chocolate Bits - Omas Schokostückle Kuchen
German pound cake recipe with chopped chocolate bits will be a hit with a hot cup of tea. This simple recipe for Schokostückle Kuchen is a type of Rührkuchen, from which Königskuchen, Marmorkuchen and other cakes which are baked in a bread form or Kastenform are derived. How to make a German Rührkuchen with chocolate.
German pound cake recipe with chopped chocolate bits will be a hit with a hot cup of tea. This simple recipe for Schokostückle Kuchen is a type of Rührkuchen, from which Königskuchen, Marmorkuchen and other cakes which are baked in a bread form or Kastenform are derived. How to make a German Rührkuchen with chocolate.
Chocolate and Almond Cream Cake - German Schokosahnetorte
German cream cakes are famous the world over and are simple to make. This German Chocolate and Almond Cream Cake is a typical German cake recipe and contains almond meal and grated chocolate. This whipped cream cake is filled with apricot marmalade and clothed in almond-flavored whipped cream.
German cream cakes are famous the world over and are simple to make. This German Chocolate and Almond Cream Cake is a typical German cake recipe and contains almond meal and grated chocolate. This whipped cream cake is filled with apricot marmalade and clothed in almond-flavored whipped cream.
Black Forest Cherry Cake - Schwarzwälder Kirchtorte
Black Forest Cherry Cake is a simple layer cake to make. This authentic German cake is made up of a chocolate layer cake with cherries in the middle and whipped cream on top. The top is decorated with chocolate sprinkles. Schwarzwälder Kirchtorte is an easy cake to make.
Black Forest Cherry Cake is a simple layer cake to make. This authentic German cake is made up of a chocolate layer cake with cherries in the middle and whipped cream on top. The top is decorated with chocolate sprinkles. Schwarzwälder Kirchtorte is an easy cake to make.
German-Style Chocolate Sponge Cake
A sponge cake recipe is the basis for many cream-filled cakes or German Torten. This chocolate sponge cake has a hint of cinnamon in it, a typical German addition to chocolate. Sahnetorten are one of Germany's wonderful bakery products. Homemade, cream-filled cakes look daunting, but can be constructed with simple kitchen tools and taste great.
A sponge cake recipe is the basis for many cream-filled cakes or German Torten. This chocolate sponge cake has a hint of cinnamon in it, a typical German addition to chocolate. Sahnetorten are one of Germany's wonderful bakery products. Homemade, cream-filled cakes look daunting, but can be constructed with simple kitchen tools and taste great.
Simple German Cake Recipes
Cakes hold a very important place in German cuisine. Cookies are for Christmas time, when the cook is too busy to bake, but cakes are served on a weekend afternoon, with coffee and tea. Often, guests are asked over and the cake is enjoyed after a walk in the park.
Cakes hold a very important place in German cuisine. Cookies are for Christmas time, when the cook is too busy to bake, but cakes are served on a weekend afternoon, with coffee and tea. Often, guests are asked over and the cake is enjoyed after a walk in the park.
Viennese Apple Strudel is the Traditional Strudel of Austria
A step by step guide to making an Austrian Strudel dough, rolling it out and filling it. This step by step guide has accompanying photos to help you understand the traditional strudel pastry of Austria. When made correctly, this strudel pastry is light and crispy and compliments the filling. Traditional apple strudel and filling is shown.
A step by step guide to making an Austrian Strudel dough, rolling it out and filling it. This step by step guide has accompanying photos to help you understand the traditional strudel pastry of Austria. When made correctly, this strudel pastry is light and crispy and compliments the filling. Traditional apple strudel and filling is shown.
Traditional Viennese Apple Strudel - Altwiener Apfelstrudel
Making Austrian apple strudel from scratch is not difficult. Traditional apple strudel can be time-consuming, but the skill level needed is moderate. Austrian or German apple strudel contains apples, raisins, rum, almonds, bread crumbs, lots of butter, and strudel dough. Try your hand at old-fashioned apple strudel.
Making Austrian apple strudel from scratch is not difficult. Traditional apple strudel can be time-consuming, but the skill level needed is moderate. Austrian or German apple strudel contains apples, raisins, rum, almonds, bread crumbs, lots of butter, and strudel dough. Try your hand at old-fashioned apple strudel.
Cheesecake with Quark - Käsekuchen
A recipe for German cheesecake using quark for the cheese. The cookie crust is not too sweet, but you can also substitute your favorite graham cracker crust if you like. A German specialty, this cheesecake recipe can use yogurt cheese instead of quark and achieve good results.
A recipe for German cheesecake using quark for the cheese. The cookie crust is not too sweet, but you can also substitute your favorite graham cracker crust if you like. A German specialty, this cheesecake recipe can use yogurt cheese instead of quark and achieve good results.
Alsatian Apple Cake
Alsace lies on the border of Germany and France and has a wonderful culinary tradition mixing both German and French cuisines. This apple cake recipe is very popular in German kitchens due to its ease and high success rate. It combines two popular tastes, apples and vanilla cream for a crowd-pleasing recipe.
Alsace lies on the border of Germany and France and has a wonderful culinary tradition mixing both German and French cuisines. This apple cake recipe is very popular in German kitchens due to its ease and high success rate. It combines two popular tastes, apples and vanilla cream for a crowd-pleasing recipe.
Butter Cake - Butterkuchen
This is a German recipe for a very simple, yeasted coffee cake. This German cake is loved by many and very easy to make. Traditionally, it is served in the afternoon, but you can serve it for your morning coffee break or even breakfast. Written in English, it is an easy recipe to follow.
This is a German recipe for a very simple, yeasted coffee cake. This German cake is loved by many and very easy to make. Traditionally, it is served in the afternoon, but you can serve it for your morning coffee break or even breakfast. Written in English, it is an easy recipe to follow.
Sheet Cake Recipe with Quark and Streusel - Streuselkuchen mit Quarkfüllung
A German cake recipe in English for your next Kaffeekranz. This sheet cake recipe uses yeast and quark, or yogurt cheese to make a gourmet delight better than any Entemann’s.
A German cake recipe in English for your next Kaffeekranz. This sheet cake recipe uses yeast and quark, or yogurt cheese to make a gourmet delight better than any Entemann’s.
Vanilla Filling for Donuts
There are many uses for this Vanilla Filling recipe besides filling donuts. Use it under the fruit in fruit tarts, as the bottom of a black and tan pie, or to fill a layer cake.
There are many uses for this Vanilla Filling recipe besides filling donuts. Use it under the fruit in fruit tarts, as the bottom of a black and tan pie, or to fill a layer cake.
Pumpkin Fritters for Mardi Gras in Germany
Some people like their traditional fare a little more sophisticated. That’s why Kürbiskrapfen, or pumpkin fritters are fun additions to a Mardi Gras or Fasching party. Or try serving the slightly sweet fritters for dessert with a sweet, white wine.
Some people like their traditional fare a little more sophisticated. That’s why Kürbiskrapfen, or pumpkin fritters are fun additions to a Mardi Gras or Fasching party. Or try serving the slightly sweet fritters for dessert with a sweet, white wine.
Tirolean Fasching Donuts - Faschingskrapfen nach Tiroler Art
A different yeast dough, made with white wine and grappa, for adult tastes. The schnapps is important, because it gives an extra rise to the dough when fried. The alcohol evaporates during the process. This recipe stems from Austria, near the Italian border.
A different yeast dough, made with white wine and grappa, for adult tastes. The schnapps is important, because it gives an extra rise to the dough when fried. The alcohol evaporates during the process. This recipe stems from Austria, near the Italian border.
Whole Wheat Pumpkin Fritters - Kürbiskrapfen
This is a recipe for a “Vollwert” Fasching party, for people who are trying to eat healthy. Now, nothing is going to make deep-frying healthy. But here we use whole wheat and date sugar in the pumpkin fritters to increase the fiber and eliminate the white sugar, so just maybe, you will allow yourself to indulge.
This is a recipe for a “Vollwert” Fasching party, for people who are trying to eat healthy. Now, nothing is going to make deep-frying healthy. But here we use whole wheat and date sugar in the pumpkin fritters to increase the fiber and eliminate the white sugar, so just maybe, you will allow yourself to indulge.
Fasching bowties - Faschingsschleifen
A recipe for deep-fried bow ties which uses baking powder and not yeast. I have included traditional instructions to show you how the German cooks baked by hand 50 years ago. Modern-day technology has taken some of the effort out of baking, thank goodness.
A recipe for deep-fried bow ties which uses baking powder and not yeast. I have included traditional instructions to show you how the German cooks baked by hand 50 years ago. Modern-day technology has taken some of the effort out of baking, thank goodness.
Fasnet Curls (Schwabia) - Fasnetzöpfe aus Schwaben
A quick recipe for German Mardi Gras. Fasching curls are deep fried and dusted with powdered sugar.
A quick recipe for German Mardi Gras. Fasching curls are deep fried and dusted with powdered sugar.
Fasching Donuts With 3 Fillings, Vanilla, Chocolate and Jelly
Call them Berliner, Pfannekuchen or Krapfen, donuts have their high season in January and February. You can fill them before or after frying them, or leave them plain, sprinkled with powdered sugar.
Call them Berliner, Pfannekuchen or Krapfen, donuts have their high season in January and February. You can fill them before or after frying them, or leave them plain, sprinkled with powdered sugar.
Chocolate Filling for Donuts
Chocolate Filling for Donuts. This filling could also be used for cupcakes or muffins before baking.
Chocolate Filling for Donuts. This filling could also be used for cupcakes or muffins before baking.
Homemade Sourdough Starter
A true sourdough starter is flour and water which is exposed to the microorganisms in the air, either outside or inside the house. It starts growing in 2-3 days.
A true sourdough starter is flour and water which is exposed to the microorganisms in the air, either outside or inside the house. It starts growing in 2-3 days.
German Baking Powder
German Baking Powder is usually single-acting, so it is not interchangeable with American baking powder. Dr. Oetker is king of the German baking powder scene, with a proprietary blend of sodium acid pyrophosphate, sodium bicarbonate and cornstarch.
German Baking Powder is usually single-acting, so it is not interchangeable with American baking powder. Dr. Oetker is king of the German baking powder scene, with a proprietary blend of sodium acid pyrophosphate, sodium bicarbonate and cornstarch.
Vanilla Sugar
Vanilla Sugar (Vanillin Zucker) is found in most German recipes for cakes and cookies. You can buy it online, or make it easily yourself.
Vanilla Sugar (Vanillin Zucker) is found in most German recipes for cakes and cookies. You can buy it online, or make it easily yourself.
German Christmas Stollen
German stollen should be made ahead of time and allowed to age for several weeks. It is served during Advent and the Christmas festivities. It is a rich yeast dough full of raisins, nuts, and candied fruit.
German stollen should be made ahead of time and allowed to age for several weeks. It is served during Advent and the Christmas festivities. It is a rich yeast dough full of raisins, nuts, and candied fruit.
Almond Lebkuchen - An Easy Recipe for Homemade Lebkuchen
How to make traditional German almond lebkuchen from scratch with readily available ingredients.
How to make traditional German almond lebkuchen from scratch with readily available ingredients.