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

Cultural Context

Erdbeerkuchen, or strawberry cake, is a beloved dessert in Germany, especially during the summer when strawberries are in season. Traditionally enjoyed at family gatherings and celebrations, this cake showcases the fresh, sweet flavor of strawberries atop a light sponge base. Its popularity has led to numerous variations, including those using different fruits or cream toppings, making it a versatile treat enjoyed beyond Germany's borders.

GermanDEdessert
45 min
medium
8 servings
Servings4
50 g weiche Butter
1 Prise Salz
40 g Zucker
1 Ei
50 g Mehl
1/2 TL Backpulver
150 ml Sahne
1 P. Sahnesteif
1/2 P. Vanillezucker
100 g Frischkäse
15 g Puderzucker
ca. 400 g Erdbeeren
250 ml Wasser
1 P. roten Tortenguss
20 g Zucker
15 g - 20 g Mandelblättchen

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil provides a dairy-free option while margarine is often less expensive.

whipped cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: whipped topping

Greek yogurt adds protein and reduces calories, while whipped topping is budget-friendly.

gelatin

🥗Healthier: agar-agar

💰Cheaper: cornstarch

Agar-agar is plant-based, while cornstarch is a cost-effective thickener.

sugar

🥗Healthier: stevia

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Stevia is a low-calorie sweetener, and brown sugar is often less expensive.

1

In a mixing bowl, combine 50 g of softened butter, a pinch of salt, and 40 g of sugar. Mix until creamy.

2

Add 1 egg to the mixture and continue to mix until well combined.

3

Sift in 50 g of flour and 1/2 teaspoon of baking powder, and mix until just combined.

4

Pour the batter into a 20 cm springform pan and bake in a preheated oven at 160 °C (fan) for 20-22 minutes.

5

While the cake is baking, prepare the cream by whipping 150 ml of cream with 1 packet of cream stabilizer and 1/2 packet of vanilla sugar until stiff peaks form.

6

In another bowl, mix 100 g of cream cheese with 15 g of powdered sugar until smooth, then fold in the whipped cream.

7

Once the cake has cooled, spread the cream mixture on top.

8

Slice approximately 400 g of strawberries and arrange them on top of the cream.

9

Prepare the glaze by boiling 250 ml of water with 1 packet of red fruit glaze and 20 g of sugar, then let it cool slightly before pouring over the strawberries.

10

Finally, sprinkle 15 g to 20 g of almond flakes on top for decoration.

Cooking Techniques

mixingbakingglazing

Equipment Needed

springform pan

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetarian

Allergens

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Also Known As

Strawberry Cake
Local Name: Erdbeerkuchen

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