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

Cultural Context

Polterkuchen, or 'Polter Cake,' has its roots in German tradition, often made for celebrations such as weddings or birthdays. The name derives from 'poltern,' meaning to make noise, as it is customary to serve this cake at events where guests enjoy lively festivities. The cake itself is a rich, moist dessert that can incorporate various flavors and textures, making it a versatile treat. In modern times, Polterkuchen has found its way into many households, adapted with different fillings and toppings to suit personal tastes.

GermanDEdessert
45 min
medium
12 servings
Servings4
200g Quark
350g Mehl
100ml Milch
1 Ei
80g Butter
70g Zucker
1 Packung Trockenhefe
1Tl Vanillepaste
prise Salz
1 Glas Kirschen
1 Packung Vanillepuddingpulver
1EL Zucker
1EL Speisestärke
100g Butter
100g Zucker
125g Mehl

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil offers a dairy-free option with similar texture.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey is a natural sweetener, while brown sugar is often less expensive.

chocolate chips

🥗Healthier: dark chocolate

💰Cheaper: chocolate bars

Dark chocolate has less sugar and can be more affordable.

eggs

🥗Healthier: flaxseed meal

💰Cheaper: egg substitute

Flaxseed meal is a vegan alternative that binds ingredients.

1

Prepare the dough by mixing Quark, flour, milk, egg, butter, sugar, dry yeast, vanilla paste, and a pinch of salt until a smooth dough forms.

2

Let the dough rest for a while to rise.

3

For the filling, combine the cherries, vanilla pudding powder, sugar, and cornstarch in a bowl.

4

Prepare the streusel by mixing butter, sugar, and flour until crumbly.

5

Assemble the cake by layering the dough, filling, and topping with streusel.

6

Bake the assembled cake in the oven until golden.

Cooking Techniques

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Equipment Needed

KüchenmaschineBackform

Spice Level:

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Allergens

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Also Known As

Polter CakePolterkuchen
Local Name: Polterkuchen

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