Banana Walnut Bread
This American banana bread (cake) recipe is for great use when you have over-ripe bananas in the house. Can be made with or without nuts, although Hazelnuts would be a good substitute. Continue reading Banana Walnut Bread
Category: Cake and Torte
Cakes and Buttercream Torte
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Eat a Yoghurt-Fruit Cheese cake without the Guilt
If you miss the German cheese cakes and think it’s not good for your hips, then bake it with Quark, in this case Greek-Yoghurt with Fruit. To make it easy, you can use Graham crackers as a crust. When you reduce the sugar, add the Fruits like Mandarines, Cherries and/or dark Berries. It will complete a healthy combination. Continue reading Eat a Yoghurt-Fruit Cheese cake without the Guilt
Sandkuchen, a German Pound Cake
My mother’s Sandkuchen is super simple, but always delicious. This recipe makes a guaranteed non-dry twist on the traditional German sponge cake! Sandkuchen, as the name says, is a dry version compared to the American pound cake Continue reading Sandkuchen, a German Pound Cake
A teenager named Sacher created a famous Torte
A couple years back I had this Torte at the original Sacher Hotel Cafe while in Vienna. This cake has an interesting history. Prince Metternich of Austria asked his court kitchen to create a special dessert for a reception in 1832. The chef was sick that day, so the 16-year-old apprentice Franz Sacher (1816-1907) dreamed something up: and thus the original Sacher-Torte was born. Continue reading A teenager named Sacher created a famous Torte
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Käsesahne Torte, or Cream Cake
One of my favorite Cakes or Tortes when sitting at a street cafe in Germany. It’s a little challenging for a beginner, but it’s worthwhile and tastes great! Best to start planning and preparing the cake 2 to 3 days before. The Cake bottom needs to be baked the day ahead and Cream topping should rest in the refrigerator approximately 12 hours to get firm Continue reading Käsesahne Torte, or Cream Cake
Rum or Eggnog Liqueur Cake will lighten up any gathering
Many people already know about Eierlikörkuchen from a German grandma – who, of course, has made the world’s best. Same recipe can be used as Rumkuchen (Rum cake). Incidentally, those cakes are often made with an oil and butter mixture. This creates a very special moisture. In the classic version, it is baked in a Gugelhupf form. But even in the spring or larger pound … Continue reading Rum or Eggnog Liqueur Cake will lighten up any gathering
Topfenknödel, a sweet Austrian dish
A typical Austrian or Bavarian dish I ate in Mittenwald, South Bavaria. These are called “Topfenknödel”. Topfen means Quark, and can be substituted with Greek Yoghurt or Ricotta cheese. The dumplings could be be filled with Plum or Apricot pieces, and covered with poppy seeds instead of breadcrumbs. Continue reading Topfenknödel, a sweet Austrian dish
Apfelschlupfkuchen (Sunken Apple Cake)
I remember my very first cake I baked when I was eight. It was a Sunken Apple cake and I was so delighted. I remember carrying the apple cake outside to the garage to show to my dad. A proud moment I will never forget. Continue reading Apfelschlupfkuchen (Sunken Apple Cake)
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