German Butter Cake Recipe – Butterkuchen

german butter cake

This German Butter Cake is a perfect cake for baking beginners. In Germany we love simple cakes because they can be made fast. If you get unexpected guests you would be able to make this cake! This original German cake recipe is popular throughout…

German Pudding Rolls – Puddingschnecken

german pudding pastry

Pastries are very popular in Germany and you can find them in almost any German bakery. The German pudding pastry is made from a yeast dough and is filled with vanilla pudding and topped with a sugar glaze, which is optional. The recipe is…

How to Make Quark Easy and Fast

Learn Step by Step How to Make Quark Easy and Fast Ingredients Pasteurized milk about 1 cup 1-2 lemon coffee filter and paper filter Small bowl and a glass Lemon juicer and a spoon Instructions Make Quark Easy and Fast – Squeeze lemons (you…

German Sweet Bread with Hazelnut Filling – Nusszopf

german sweet bread

The “Nusszopf” or German sweet bread with a hazelnut filling is a classic German cake or pastry. It is made out of a yeast dough and filled with almonds or hazelnuts, and it is braided. This is an authentic and proven German recipe. To…

Authentic German Cabbage Soup with Croutons

german cabbage soup

This is a delicious German cabbage soup especially for the cold months. Cabbage is a popular fall/winter vegetable in Germany and can be used for many German recipes such as the German cabbage soup with croutons. Why is it known to be a winter…

Topkiss Burger – Ultimate Sweet German Snack

topkiss burger

The Topkiss Burger or Mohrenkopf Brötchen in German was and still is the ultimate snack for every German child. Everyone who grew up in Germany or has lived there for a while knows this snack. This German recipe – it is actually not a…

Authentic German Chocolate Rum Balls

authentic german rum balls

This is another recipe for authentic German chocolate rum balls which are very popular for the holidays. We have several recipes for these little delights on the website. As far as I can remember back when living in Germany there is no Christmas without…

German Baked Apples – Bratapfel Recipe

German baked apples bratapfel

Fall and winter is the time for German baked apples – we call them Bratäpfel. Make sure to use big enough apples and serve them with your favorite items: whipped cream, vanilla ice cream or vanilla sauce. Or maybe all three together! Happy Cooking!…