Authentic German Strawberry Cream Roll

german strawberry cream roll

In Germany we love to make this cake in summer with fresh fruit. The Strawberry Cream Roll (or roulade) is a German classic cake that you can make it you are a somewhat experienced baker. In German we call this cake “Biskuitrolle”. It is…

German Topkiss Cake – A Special Cake

German Topkiss Cake

The German Topkiss cake, or called “Topkuss” Cake in German, is a cake that contains the sweet treat called topkiss: a German crispy waffle on the bottom combined with creamy foam, and surrounded by dark chocolate. Here is  a little history on the top…

Filled Butter Cake as we Make in Germany

filled butter cake

The filled butter cake from Germany is very similar to the regular butter cake but this cake has a delicious filling. This filling is consisting of vanilla pudding and if you have some egg liqueur (Verpoorten), you can add it to the filling –…

Marmorkuchen Marble Cake – Authentic German Cake

The German Marmorkuchen Marble cake is one of these typical cakes that are a “must have” for the traditional “coffee and cake” on Sunday afternoon. This is the traditional “Kaffee und Kuchen” time. German families and friends like to meet Sunday afternoons to enjoy…

German Fruit Cake – Authentic Recipe from Germany

german fruit cake shortcake

Who has ever lived in Germany or is German knows that this is a very popular cake, especially in summer when the fruit is ripe. The German Fruit Cake, or also called Shortcake, is the best when using ripe and fresh fruit. The base…

German Lemon Torte – Best Cake for Summer

lemon torte

This German Lemon Torte (layered cake) will be the high light of your coffee and cake table. It is a refreshing cake consisting of  2 layers, filled and surrounded by a lemony cream. Decorate this cake to your needs eg. you can use it…

German Raspberry Layered Cake

mothers day raspberry cake

Surprise your mom with this German Raspberry layered cake. It’s a wonderful cake for any other celebrations such as birthdays, anniversaries or the holidays. It is possible to vary the cake with strawberries if you like. The cream that is used for the filling…

Almond Apple Cake – Authentic German

apple almond cake

This almond apple cake is worth it a try! It is a delicious combination of a short cake base (we call it “Muerbeteig” in German) and a mix of apples, cinnamon and almonds. Of course all German apple cakes are great and very tasty…