Also called Berliner in Northern Germany, these are tasty jelly-filled doughnuts or rounds, that are not only a staple of Faschings (Carneval), but also Silvester (New Years Eve). While many Germans will pop into their local bakery for a fresh batch the morning of the festive day, these can also be made by hand within [...]
A typical cake served for German coffee time. It is best to use a special pan, that when flipped, leaves a recess in the cake, much like shortcake cups, but any 11″ pan should work. Difficulty: Moderate. Preparation Time: 2 hours. Portions: 4 – 6. 12 pieces. Ingredients: Cake Batter 2 eggs 2 tbsp. warm [...]
A yummy, basic, rum cake recipe. This is especially good as a cold weather dessert. Serve with cherries over the cake for extra yum factor. Difficulty: easy. Preparation Time: 1 hour, 35 minutes. Portions: 6. Ingredients: 1 pound flour (this is about 3 -4 cups, but check the flour weight for best results) 3/4 pound [...]
This is a wonderful garnish for Rote Grütze. Difficulty: Easy. Preparation time: 2 hours Servings: 2-1/4 cups of sauce, 4 – 6 servings. Ingredients: 2 cups whole milk or half and half 4 large egg yolks 1/2 cup sugar 1/8 tsp. salt 1 tsp. vanilla extract
This is a Summer time staple dessert in Germany, and takes advantage of the fresh berries of the season. Served with a vanilla sauce, this is a wonderful dessert, and lovely change from the usual. Difficulty: Easy. Preparation time: Make 24 hours in advance. Servings: 4 – 6. Ingredients: 6 cups fresh or frozen, unsweetened [...]
While traditional Baumkuchen would be impossible to create in a home kitchen, it is possible to make a mock version which is almost as good. This recipe requires some work, but will go well with coffee, especially around the holidays. Difficulty: normal. Preparation Time: 45 min. Portions: 8. Ingredients: 7/8 cup unsalted butter, softened 1 [...]
