German Pastry Donauwellen Cake

This is a very special cake or pastry – The German Pastry Donauwelle Cake – in English it would be called the “Danube wave cake” – comes from the Danube region or the “Donauschwaben” region. The Danube starts in the Black Forest and winds…

Apple Cake with Schmand or Sour Cream

apple cake with schmand

Germany is the country of hundreds of different apple cake recipes, and they vary from region to region. When I found this delicious recipe for a German apple cake with Schmand. I gave it a try because instead of Schmand you can use sour…

German Blueberry Muffins – Heidelbeermuffins

german blueberry muffins

Today I found organic blueberries for a great deal and decided to make this delicious German blueberry muffins. They are perfect! I added some grated chocolate to the dough to make them a bit special. Happy Baking! Ingredients German Blueberry Muffins 80 g sugar…

Authentic German Blackberry Cake Recipe

blackberry cake pie german

When blackberries are ripe it’s time for this German Blackberry Cake. The blackberries are surrounded by a shortcake dough which has a  sweet glaze on top. Serve this German cake with whipped cream and/or vanilla ice cream. It’s an original, proven and authentic German…

German Italian Plum Cake – Authentic Recipe

german plum cake

This German Italian plum cake, called “Zwetschegenkuchen” in German is a wonderful cake when the Italian plumes (Zwetschgen) are ripe. These “Zwetschgen” or “Pflaumen” are smaller than the regular plums that you find normally in the USA. You might find  plumes on local Farmers…

German Raspberry Muffins – Simple But Good

german raspberry muffins

These German raspberry muffins are super easy to make! Little crunchy outside, soft and moist inside – that’s how they are. Perfect recipe for the raspberry season. You can also use strawberries or half raspberries and strawberries. Serve with a dot of whipped cream…

German Cherry Streusel Pie

german cherry streusel pie

You can make this German cherry streusel pie either in a pie form or use a regular spring form. Both versions are suitable. If you can get fresh sour cherries this would be the best but they are very hard to find in the…

German Strawberry Muffins

german strawberry muffins

Another delicious recipe for the strawberry season: German Strawberry Muffins, ideal for a party, picnic or just for fun. Very easy to transport and  so easy to make! You can substitute strawberries with blueberries, raspberries or peaches.Happy Baking! Ingredients German Strawberry Muffins 250 g…