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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
180 g Margarine
180 g Zucker
1 P. Vanillezucker
4 Eier
4 EL Milch
375 g Mehl
3/4 P. Backpulver (11 g)
1 EL Kakao
2 EL Rum oder Wasser
1 Glas Sauerkirschen
1/2 Liter Sauerkirschensaft
1 P. Vanillepuddingpulver
500 ml Milch
100 g Margarine
150 g Butter
2-3 EL Zucker
100 g Vollmilchkuvertüre
100 g Zartbitterkuvertüre
30 g weiße Kuvertüre
3 EL Öl

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 160 °C (Umluft).

2

In a bowl, mix 180 g margarine, 180 g sugar, and 1 packet of vanilla sugar until creamy.

3

Add 4 eggs one by one, mixing well after each addition.

4

Stir in 4 tablespoons of milk.

5

In another bowl, combine 375 g flour, 3/4 packet of baking powder, and 1 tablespoon of cocoa powder.

6

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.

7

Fold in 2 tablespoons of rum or water and 1 jar of sour cherries.

8

Pour the batter into a baking tray (30 cm x 38 cm) and bake for about 35-40 minutes.

9

For the topping, combine 1/2 liter of sour cherry juice with 1 packet of vanilla pudding powder and cook until thickened.

10

For the buttercream, heat 500 ml of milk and mix with 1 packet of vanilla pudding powder, then let it cool.

11

Once cooled, beat in 100 g margarine and 150 g butter with 2-3 tablespoons of sugar until creamy.

12

Spread the buttercream over the cooled cake.

13

Melt 100 g of milk chocolate, 100 g of dark chocolate, and 30 g of white chocolate with 3 tablespoons of oil, then drizzle over the cake as decoration.

Cooking Techniques

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Allergens

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Also Known As

Danube Wave Cake
Local Name: Donauwelle

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