Mocha Cream Cake
Did you know that Germans drink more coffee than beer? Coffee is part of our breakfast, keeps us upbeat and alert throughout the day, and is also an …
Danube Waves Cake – Donauwellen
Danube Waves Cake is the translation for Donauwellen, a German cake that has several layers and somewhat resembles the waves of the river Danube.
German Candy “Nippon”
German Candy is delicious and I miss it quite a lot! Care packages from Germany are expensive and often take weeks to get to Texas, so I found …
Strawberry Yogurt filled Chocolate Bonbons like Yoghurette
Strawberry Yogurt filled chocolate bonbons are the new chocolate-covered strawberries! If you want to show your significant other some love for Valentine’s Day, you should try this recipe!
Berliner Krapfen or Berliner Pfannkuchen (Beignets)
Berliner Krapfen are sometimes also called Berliner Pfannkuchen (pancakes) but I know them just as “Berliner”. That’s also what you are saying when you buy them at a …
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German Tree Cake – Baumkuchen
The German Tree Cake is made from layers and layers of caramelized cake batter with a hint of rum and marzipan taste. It’s a delicious piece of art …
Spritz Cookies – the Best & Softest Recipe!
These are the softest Spritz Cookies ever! They are so good, I have to bake them weekly because my family is begging for more. There is the secret …
Authentic Dresden Stollen – 3 Versions in 10 Steps
Dresden Stollen / Stollen with Marzipan / Mohn-Stollen (like Mohnstriezel) Stollen is the traditional German Christmas Bread for the “Adventszeit” – Advent time. Starting four Sundays before Christmas, …
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German Rum Truffles & Rum Balls
Rum Balls, called Rumkugeln in German, come in two variations. The smaller ones wich are like rum truffles, known everywhere in Germany and the large ones, known in …
Black Forest Cake
The German Black Forest Cake is world-famous. The name seems to be related to the region of the Schwarzwald but it’s not necessarily the origin of the cake. …
Almond Crescents or Horns / Mandelhörnchen
A sweet treat that Germans like to grab at the bakery, is Almond Crescents or Almond Horns. Mandelhörnchen – that’s their German name – are pure bliss and …
Bavarian Cream / Bayrische Creme
Bavarian Cream is on almost every menu in Bavaria. It is a delicious dessert that usually comes in the taste of vanilla but can also be made with …
Irish Cream Chocolate Cheesecake
An Irish Cream Chocolate Cheesecake literaly is a mouthful! Full of rich taste and with a hint of alcohol it is a fantastic no bake cake without cream …
German Chocolate Kisses / Foam Kisses (Schoko-Küsse)
There is not kids party without our German Chocolate Kisses! Whether it’s a birthday, Fastnacht, or a summer party: These sweet treats are a given. They come in …
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Beer Toast – a German Toast Version
Beer and bread are traditionally enjoyed together in Germany every night. An even better combination is a Beer Toast where the dough contains beer! This makes a fantastic …
Heidesand – German Shortbread with Browned Butter
Heidesand is a kind of German shortbread, made with browned butter and that is what gives it its unique and wonderful taste!
How to Make Marzipan
When I first learned how to make Marzipan, I thought that must be wrong: Only 3 ingredients? That can’t be right. But it really is all you … …
Oktoberfest Smoothie Bowl
An Oktoberfest Smoothie Bowl has been on my mind for weeks and I finally got to make it. There were some preparations though. What’s in the bowl and …
Milk Slice Recipe for Milchschnitten
In this recipe, I will introduce you to a beloved German snack called Milchschnitten, which means Milk Slice. They are mainly meant to be a kids snack but …
Egg Liqueur Cake – Egg Schnaps Cake
If I say the word “Eierlikör Torte” (= Egg Liqueur Cake or Egg Schnaps Cake), the eyes of my father in law instantly start to brighten up and …
Fried Snowballs from Rothenburg
This recipe for fried Snowballs is a regional specialty from a German town, called Rothenburg ob der Tauber. I have never heard of it until a friend at …
Sacher Torte Cake Bites (Sweet Valentine)
The legendary Sachertorte or Sacher Torte goes back to the year 1832. There is more than one recipe for it out there, some of them suggesting chocolate pudding mix …
The Perfect Chocolate Cake – flourless!
Who wouldn’t like chocolate cake, right? Bring a Chocolate cake to a party and you can’t go wrong with it. It’s a no-brainer. Safe choice. But if you …