Italian Plum Streusel Cake – German Plum Cake

german plum cake

The Italian Plum Streusel Cake is a classic German cake and very popular throughout Germany. For this recipe you would use Italian or Damson plums, we call them in German Zwetschgen. Streusel (or Crumble) Cakes in general can be bought in every bakery. Instead…

German Cheese Cake – Fast and Easy

german cheese cake fast and easy

Some days ago I found a German recipe for a cheese cake that surprised me because it is not using a base cake which is part of the classic recipe. It’s a cheese cake “ohne Boden”, without a crust. I thought that’s interesting and…

German Rhubarb Streusel Cake

german rhubarb streusel cake

The German Rhubarb Streusel Cake is a great cake to bake in summer when rhubarb is available. We love this cake for the traditional  “Kaffee and Kuchen” time on Sunday! Rhubarb is used in the German cuisine for compote, pastries, desserts and cakes. Originally…

German Strawberry Torte – Layered Cake

strawberry torte

The German Strawberry Torte is a cake with three layers. In Germany we love to bake such cakes especially for festive occasions. With some creativity you can customize this cake for a birthday with the age number or even the name. The strawberry torte…

Cherry Crumble Cake – German Streusel Cake

german cherry crumble cake

The Cherry crumble cake is a popular German “Streuselkuchen” made out of a shortcrust dough and a sour cherry filling. It is very easy to make and baking beginners will love it. You need sour cherries in a jar which are sold at stores…

German Sandkuchen Recipe – Classic Coffee Cake

What cake should we bake for this weekend? What about a German Sandkuchen?  It’s a classic German coffee cake that you will love. It is called Sand-cake because of its color that reminds of sand. This cake is very easy to make and fabulous…

German Coffee Cake Sandkuchen

The German coffee cake Sandkuchen is a popular and classic cake for the so called German “Kaffeeklatsch”, the time when friends meet to talk and enjoy  a cup of coffee or tea with a piece of cake. The Sandkuchen cake is a perfect combination…

German Old Fashioned Apple Cake

old fashioned apple cake

If you like apple cakes then you must try this German Old Fashioned Apple Cake. Authentic German recipe. It does not need any special ingredients so you can make it any day. Enjoy this cake with a cup of coffee or tea, and serve…