11 Classic German Desserts Just Like Oma Used to Make
Remember the delightful sweets from Oma’s kitchen? From the warm Butterkuchen on lazy weekends to the festive Spekulatius cookies during holiday get-togethers, these desserts were more than just treats.
German Crumb Cake
A slice of our German Crumb Cake (German: Streuselkuchen) is the perfect afternoon snack.
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German Cherry Coffee Cake
This German Cherry Coffee Cake recipe is based on the classic German dessert – Kirschstreusel. It is a moist, tender, easy-to-make coffee cake with fresh or frozen cherries.
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Vanillekipferl
These German Vanillekipferl (Almond Crescent Cookies) are a hit you won’t want to miss. Made with simple ingredients like butter, vanilla sugar, and almonds, they’re as tasty as they are easy to whip up.
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German Cheesecake – Käsekuchen
Our traditional German Cheesecake (Käsekuchen) has a crunchy crust, a rich, creamy filling full of sweet and tangy flavors, and a melt-in-your-mouth texture.
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German Apple Cake
Our traditional German Apple Cake (Apfelkuchen) with streusel topping is a dessert classic you’ll find all over Germany. And you don’t even have to travel further than your kitchen because you can make this delicious dessert at home.
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Bee Sting Cake
Bee Sting Cake is a tried and true German dessert cake recipe. It’s a light, airy cake with rich vanilla cream filling and crunchy almond topping.
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German Butter Cake
German Butter Cake (Butterkuchen) is a timeless, old-fashioned dessert. In Germany, we often serve afternoon cake with coffee or tea.
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German Lemon Sponge Cake
Light and airy, sweet and moist, this lemon-infused and glazed German Sponge Cake is incredibly delicious and also easy to make.
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Strawberry Torte
Strawberry Torte is a delicious, classic German sponge cake with a creamy pudding layer and topped with glazed strawberries. Think layers of soft, light, and airy sponge cake, creamy pudding filling, and fresh strawberries, all sealed with a light glaze.
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German Cinnamon Twists
Our homemade Cinnamon Twists are sweet, buttery, crunchy, and addicting. And they make a great addition to any holiday dessert table. You’ll need 4 simple ingredients to make this easy recipe—puff pastry, butter, sugar, and cinnamon.
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German Mulled Wine Cake
Mulled Wine Cake is an old-fashioned German dessert perfect for cold fall and winter days. Enjoy with a cup of coffee or tea, or make a larger batch of mulled wine.
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BONUS: German Apple Pancakes
German apple pancakes are light and airy pancakes filled with tender, thinly sliced apples and drizzled with cinnamon sugar.
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BONUS: German Raisin Bread (Rosinenbrot)
Enjoy the delicious taste and light and fluffy texture of our classic yeast dough Raisin Bread.
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Maike Corbett is the founder and food blogger of Cheerful Cook, a popular recipe website featuring comfort food recipes from the US and Germany. She has been featured in numerous media outlets, including the AP Wire and MSN.