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Welcome to our German Baking category, where you can explore the rich traditions and mouthwatering flavors of authentic German pastries and breads. Discover recipes, tips, and techniques for creating classic treats like pretzels, stollen, and Black Forest cake. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice, our guides will help you bring a taste of Germany into your kitchen with ease. Enjoy the delightful journey through Germany’s diverse baking heritage!

German Chocolate Cake – 3

Ingredients: *-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-* 2 cups flour 1 cup margarine or butter, softened 1 package of German Chocolate 2 cups sugar 1/2 cup water 1 tsp vanilla 1 tsp baking soda 1 cup buttermilk 1/4 tsp salt 4 egg whites 4 egg yolks Cooking: *-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-* Preheat oven to 200 … [Read more...]

How to Cook Gingerbread Cookies

Gingerbread cookies are traditionally made in Germany for Christmas. Cook them anytime, and let some Christmas into the house right now! Difficulty Level: Average      Time Required: 30 min  Here's How: Heat 3/4 cup honey, 3/8 cup sugar and 2 tbsp butter in a saucepan until smooth. Stir in ginger, … [Read more...]

German Chocolate Cake – 2

German chocolate cake, originally German's chocolate cake, is a layered chocolate cake from the United States, filled and topped with a coconut-pecan frosting. It owes its name to an English-American chocolate maker named Samuel German, who developed a formulation of dark baking chocolate that came to be used in the cake … [Read more...]

German Chocolate Cake – 1

Ingredients: *-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-* 1/4 cup chopped unsweetened chocolate 1/4 cup chopped semisweet chocolate 1/2 cup water 1 cup unsalted soft butter 1 1/2 cup sugar 4 large egg yolks 4 large egg whites 2 cup flour 1 tsp baking soda 1 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp salt 1 cup milk 1 tsp vanilla … [Read more...]

Bauernbrot

Authentic-tasting German bread is easier to make than you'd think. Bauernbrot, or farmer's bread, is a hearty rye bread that is the standard loaf in many German homes, especially in the south. It was traditionally made from scratch in farm homes and baked in age-old, wood-fired ovens. It takes a few hours from start to finish, but most of that time … [Read more...]

German Blitz Torte

This German Blitz Torte recipe is such a quick and easy cake to make. Even though this recipe looks long and complicated, it isn't. Blitz means lightning or with lightning speed, and that's what this cake is - speedy to make. For something even more special, add strawberries or other berries to the filling. Decorate this German Blitz Torte with … [Read more...]

Berliner Pfannkuchen (German Doughnut)

Known as Pfannkuchen in Berlin, Kreppel in Hessen, Krapfen in Southern Germany and Berliner just about everywhere else (excluding various dialectical variations), the jelly-filled donut, the cause of much unintended mirth when John F. Kennedy famously declared 'Ich bin ein Berliner' is a quintessential culinary component of Germany's carnival … [Read more...]

Grebbel (Fried Dough)

Grebbel is deep-fried dough, something like a doughnut, which is fried and then served with powdered sugar sprinkled on it, while still warm. Ingredients: 1⁄2 cup soft butter (no substitute) 1⁄2 pint sour cream (do not use fat free or low fat) 4 eggs, beaten 4 cups flour 1⁄4 teaspoon baking soda 2 teaspoons baking powder 2 tablespoons … [Read more...]

Schnecken (Sticky German Cinnamon Buns)

Schnecken are a type of sweet bun that was a traditional Saturday morning treat in German homes at the beginning of the 20th century. Schnecken means “snails,” which is what these coiled buns resemble. They are much stickier, puffier, gooier and generally more over the top than ordinary cinnamon buns. Ingredients: Dough --------- 3 1⁄2 cups … [Read more...]

Käsekuchen (German Cheesecake)

This German cheesecake is a bit lighter than its American cousin. The filling is made with low-fat quark instead of cream cheese and egg foam is folded into the filling to give it a slightly fluffy consistency. Lemon and vanilla give the filling a fresh flavor. Ingredients: Crust 250 g all-purpose flour 125 g butter pinch of salt 30 … [Read more...]