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German Marzipan Wedding Cake

Cultural Context

The German Marzipan Wedding Cake, known as Hochzeitskuchen, is a traditional centerpiece at weddings in Germany, symbolizing love and prosperity. This cake features layers of almond-flavored sponge cake, often filled with fruit preserves and covered in a smooth layer of marzipan, which is made from finely ground almonds and sugar. The use of marzipan not only adds a unique flavor but also allows for beautiful decorations, making it a festive choice for celebrations. Today, variations of this cake can be found in bakeries around the world, reflecting the global appreciation for this delightful treat.

GermanDEdessert
120 min
hard
8 servings
Servings4
800 ml Schlagsahne
4 Pck. Sahnesteif
50 g gemahlene Mandeln oder Haselnüsse
200 g Marzipanrohmasse
10 EL Milch
150-200 g Himbeermarmelade
200 g Schlagsahne zum einstreichen und dekorieren
1 Pck. Sahnesteif
100-150 g gehobelte Mandeln
300 g Marzipanrohmasse zum ausrollen
Etwas Puderzucker für die Arbeitsfläche

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: coconut cream

💰Cheaper: milk + cornstarch

Coconut cream provides a dairy-free option with a similar richness.

marzipan

🥗Healthier: almond paste

💰Cheaper: homemade marzipan

Almond paste is less sweet and can be made at home for cost savings.

1

Bake the biscuit base (Biskuitboden) as per the linked recipe.

2

Prepare the filling by whipping 800 ml of Schlagsahne with 4 packets of Sahnesteif until stiff peaks form.

3

Mix in 50 g of ground almonds or hazelnuts, 200 g of Marzipanrohmasse, and 10 tablespoons of milk into the whipped cream.

4

Spread 150-200 g of raspberry jam on the biscuit base.

5

Layer the whipped cream filling on top of the jam.

6

Use 200 g of Schlagsahne for spreading and decorating the cake.

7

Roll out 300 g of Marzipanrohmasse and cover the cake with it.

8

Decorate with 100-150 g of flaked almonds and dust with powdered sugar.

Cooking Techniques

creamingbakingrollingdecorating

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetarian

Allergens

milkeggstree-nutsgluten

Also Known As

HochzeitskuchenMarzipantorte
Local Name: Hochzeitstorte mit Marzipan

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