Category: Cake and Torte

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Topfenknoedel, Austrian dessert
Austria, Cake and Torte, Desserts, European Cuisine, Germany, Recipes, Western Europe

Topfenknödel, a sweet Austrian dish

Topfenknödel are beloved Austrian sweet dumplings made from Topfen (quark), often served with toasted breadcrumbs and fruit compote. They’re light, creamy, and perfect as a dessert or a comforting main dish. I ate the Topfenknödel in Mittenwald, South Bavaria, 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 … Continue reading Topfenknödel, a sweet Austrian dish

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Apfelschlupfkuchen, sunken Apple cake
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Apfelschlupfkuchen: The Timeless Sunken Apple Cake

There’s something timeless about the scent of apples and butter wafting through the kitchen. This weekend, I baked one of my favorite childhood treats—Apfelschlupfkuchen, the beloved German sunken Apple Cake. It’s simple, rustic, and full of charm. Every slice feels like a warm hug from home. I remember my very first cake I baked when I was eight. It was a Sunken Apple cake (Apfelschlupfkuchen) … Continue reading Apfelschlupfkuchen: The Timeless Sunken Apple Cake

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German Plum Cake, Zwetschgenkuchen
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Zwetschgenkuchen or Plum cake

Perfect to go with an afternoon coffee is the Zwetschgenkuchen. You can find or pick plums from June till late September when they are ripe. In the US you can buy this oval purple fruit in some stores, they are called Italian plums. Instead of Streusel, you can sprinkle the cake with plain sugar depending on taste. Some whip cream on top or on the side … Continue reading Zwetschgenkuchen or Plum cake

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A beautifully baked German marble cake or Marmorkuchen, sliced to show its chocolate and vanilla swirl, with powdered sugar dusted on top. Surrounding ingredients include flour, sugar, eggs, butter, and vanilla extract.
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Delicious Marble Cake (Marmorkuchen) Recipe

Cake and birthdays inevitably belong together in joyous celebration. The beloved Marmorkuchen, or Marble Cake, It is especially popular with children and guests alike. This is due to its delightful blend of flavors. Visually, this traditional marble cake on the birthday table serves as a charming focal point: as you slice through it, the light sponge intertwines with the rich chocolate layer, revealing a lovely … Continue reading Delicious Marble Cake (Marmorkuchen) Recipe

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German Breakfast are coffee, German crusty rolls, sliced bread, pastries, jam, jelly, cereal, yoghurt, fruit, wurst and cheese platter, and soft boiled eggs. Besides the coffee, there is always some type of juice, like apple, orange and/or grapefruit.
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What to Expect at a German Breakfast (Frühstück)

When in Germany, do like the Germans do; this is my mantra which I follow religiously. A German or “continental” type breakfast (Frühstück) is not eaten every day at home, mostly on special days like weekends and religious holidays. When most of the stores are closed, the bakeries remain open every day at 7 a.m. and are conveniently situated at nearly every street corner. As … Continue reading What to Expect at a German Breakfast (Frühstück)

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