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🌍Authentic German recipe from a Germany-based creator — ingredients and steps translated below
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Donauwelle

Cultural Context

Donauwelle, or Danube Wave Cake, hails from Germany, inspired by the scenic Danube River. This layered cake features a rich chocolate and vanilla batter, often adorned with cherries, symbolizing the vibrant landscape. Traditionally served at celebrations, it has become a beloved dessert in many German households, with variations found across Europe.

GermanDEdessert
90 min
medium
12 servings
Servings4
butter
sugar
eggs
flour
baking powder
cocoa powder
milk
vanilla extract
cherries
powdered sugar
dark chocolate
cream

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil is lower in saturated fat.

dark chocolate

🥗Healthier: dark chocolate with stevia

💰Cheaper: semi-sweet chocolate

Stevia reduces sugar content.

cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: whipped topping

Greek yogurt is lower in calories.

cherries

🥗Healthier: mixed berries

💰Cheaper: canned cherries

Mixed berries are often less expensive.

1

Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).

2

Grease and flour a rectangular baking pan.

3

Cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy.

4

Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.

5

Sift together flour and baking powder, then gradually add to the mixture.

6

Divide the batter into two bowls; mix cocoa powder into one bowl.

7

Spread the plain batter evenly in the prepared pan.

8

Dollop the cocoa batter over the plain batter and swirl gently with a knife.

9

Evenly distribute pitted cherries over the top of the batter.

10

Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean.

11

Allow to cool completely in the pan.

12

Prepare a frosting by mixing powdered sugar with cream until smooth.

13

Spread the frosting over the cooled cake.

14

Melt dark chocolate and drizzle over the frosting before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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Equipment Needed

Kitchen Aid ArtisanKitchen Aid GlasschüsselTortenrandfolieDrehbare TortenplatteSpringform Ø 26 cmTortenringWinkelpalette weißWinkelpalette kleingezackte Teigkarte

Spice Level:

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Allergens

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Also Known As

Danube Wave Cake
Local Name: Donauwelle

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