german and cakes

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Recipes

Himmeltorte - Heavenly Torte

(2 reviews) Posted by Molly53  

The story is that the original recipe was created in Austria in the 1830's to console the Duke of Vienna, who was bereft from the loss of one of his chefs. The base is very like a shortbread cookie. Some versions of this recipe call for the base... MORE»

Recipe #225996

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Sacher Torte

Posted by Molly53  

A delicious confection from the Wisconsin Dutch chapter of the United States Regional Cookbook, Culinary Institute of Chicago, 1947 MORE»

Recipe #225988

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Almond Raspberry Chocolate Torte

Posted by ~Rita~  

This recipe is flavored from canned Solo almond cake and pastry filling and raspberry jam. MORE»

Recipe #219111

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Baumkuchen -- the King of Cakes!

Posted by ~Rita~  

Baumkuchen has earned its reputation as the "King of Cakes." This labor-intensive German cake gets it name, which translates literally as Tree Cake, from the many thin rings that form as layer upon layer of cake is baked. 200 years... MORE»

Recipe #214171

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Grandma Geldner's Pflaum (Plum) Torte

(4 reviews) Posted by WI Cheesehead  

Another recipe from my great German heritage! MORE»

Recipe #206281

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Grandma Geldner's Apfel Kuchen (Apple Kuchen)

(6 reviews) Posted by WI Cheesehead  

This comes from a rich German heritage. Grandma always made the best "apfel" kuchen. Her recipes were always simple, but tasted great! MORE»

Recipe #206081

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Baked Apple Cake

(3 reviews) Posted by Thorsten  

Do you like baked apples? Do you like cake? Then you will love this treat. This cake will make a wonderful dessert or a different treat for an afternoon break. I use very small apples for this cake. I love the baked apples flavours in combination... MORE»

Recipe #197330

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Amazing German Chocolate Cake

(1 reviews) Posted by Amy Gautreaux  

Excerpt. © Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved. This is from the Cake Mix Doctor. I haven't made it yet, but I'm posting it here so I'll have it handy when I make it for hubby's birthday in a week. I won't be using my bundt pan,... MORE»

Recipe #195339

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The Best German Sweet Chocolate Cake With Frosting

(2 reviews) Posted by Nature's Cuisine  

BEWARE, this recipe is truly decadent. I make it once a year for my DHs birthday. The finished product is moist and addicting. Yummy! I know it seems like a long process, but it is WELL worth the effort. Note: recipe is slightly revised from... MORE»

Recipe #193071

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Maggie's Chocolate Coffee Gingerbread Cake

(3 reviews) Posted by Montana Heart Song  

This is an old recipe, refined from time to time. Serve with vanilla ice cream or glaze icing or whipped cream.Update: Making for Christmas for neighbors:If the cake dips in the center-it is fine,homespun quality for this moist rich flavored cake. MORE»

Recipe #191510

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Black Forest Cake

(10 reviews) Posted by SweetySJD  

From what I hear this is a pretty authentic German recipe. You can replace the alcohol with cherry juice if it's not your thing. MORE»

Recipe #189942

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Oma's Apfelkuchen

(1 reviews) Posted by kim in the UK  

or Sunken Apple cake. This is based on a recipe my grandmother used. The apples are placed on top of the dough, which raises as baked, making the apples appear as if they have sunk into the cake. MORE»

Recipe #188489

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Mandelkuchen

Posted by kim in the UK  

This is a very "more-ish" almond cake that takes no time to prepare and little time to bake. Great for when you have unexpected company and need to whip something up. MORE»

Recipe #188383

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Günter Hornburg’s Bienenstich

Posted by Chrystabel  

Authentic recipe from a German pastry chef living in Franken (Bavaria). As a matter of fact, Günter doesn’t live very far away from me! One of many Bienenstich recipes in my possession. Relatively easy and quick to make. Posted in response... MORE»

Recipe #188347

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German Poppy Seed Gugelhupf Mohngugelhupf

Posted by Olga Drozd  

Very aromatic cake, with poppy seeds and golden rum. Use fresh ground poppy seeds. MORE»

Recipe #186279

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Streuselkuchen Topped W. Fresh Fig or Peach, Plum (Bread Machine

(1 reviews) Posted by ~Rita~  

This recipes has lots of juicy fruit bedded on a beautiful yeast made bread, then topped with lots of nutty spiced crumbs that have a hint of candied ginger. Do use fresh peaches, plums whatever fruit you desire. I have an Abundance of fresh figs... MORE»

Recipe #186213

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German Chocolate Sponge Cake: Schokolade Biskuittorte

Posted by Olga Drozd  

Milk and vegetable oil add moisture to this sponge cake gently flavored with cocoa. I like to serve this cake with whipped cream. For the whipped cream, Confectioners’ sugar is preferred to granulated sugar because the small amount of cornstarch... MORE»

Recipe #181820

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German Apple Cake With Caramel Glaze

Posted by Kaarin  

This moist, easy to make homemade cake is from my grandma's recipes. Beautiful in an angel food cake pan and delicious! MORE»

Recipe #181667

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Buttercream Frosting

Posted by Renate  

Buttercream frosting, handed down from I don't know how many grannies. Very rich, somewhat time consuming, but it's still as tasty and creamy as ever. MORE»

Recipe #179255

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Bienenstich IIi (German Bee Sting Cake)

(1 reviews) Posted by Chrystabel  

A friend of mine in the states recently asked for this recipe so I thought I would post my Americanized version here. Careful not to bake the cake too long or it will get dry. The reason it is called Bee Sting Cake is because honey is a... MORE»

Recipe #178749

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