Who could forget the simple joy of desserts at Oma's house? Whether it was Butterkuchen on the weekend or Spekulatius cookies during holiday visits, these treats instantly take you back to those carefree, cozy days in Oma's kitchen.
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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Butterkuchen
Butterkuchen (German butter cake) is a timeless, old-fashioned dessert. In Germany, we often serve afternoon cake with coffee or tea.
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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 Crumb Cake
A slice of our German Crumb Cake (German: Streuselkuchen) is the perfect afternoon snack. - Get the Recipe: German Crumb Cake
Spekulatius
Spekulatius are classic German spiced Christmas cookies. These buttery shortbread cookies are gently spiced with cardamom, cloves, and other warm spices. Perfect with a cup of hot chocolate, coffee, or tea.
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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 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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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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Cinnamon Twists (Zimtstangen)
Our homemade Cinnamon Twists are sweet, buttery, crunchy, and addicting. And they make a great addition to any holiday dessert table. Best of all, you'll need 4 simple ingredients to make this easy recipe—puff pastry, butter, sugar, and cinnamon.
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Mulled Wine Cake (Glühweinkuchen)
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 Raisin Bread (Rosinenbrot)
Enjoy the delicious taste and light and fluffy texture of our classic yeast dough Raisin Bread.
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