German Caramel Cake (Milchmädchen)

sweetened condensed milk

🥗Healthier: evaporated milk

💰Cheaper: milk + sugar

Evaporated milk offers a lighter option, while the milk + sugar combo is budget-friendly.

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + cornstarch

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil is a healthier fat alternative, while margarine is often cheaper.

caramel sauce

🥗Healthier: homemade caramel

💰Cheaper: sugar + water

Homemade caramel can be made with basic pantry items, reducing costs.

Bake at 375 F (190 C) for 10 minutes.

Bring 200 g milk to a boil and add 100 g sugar and 20 g butter to make caramel sauce. Cool the caramel base to room temperature.

Bring 300 g milk to a boil, add 40 g corn starch and 50 g milk, then stir in 250 g caramel base. Cool the pudding to room temperature.

Mix 120 g softened butter with the cooled pudding, then add 300 g heavy cream, 9 g vanilla sugar, and 50 g icing sugar.

For the top coating, mix 250 g softened butter with 400 g milk caramel spread.

For glazing, microwave 40 g cream with 70 g chocolate, stirring every 20 seconds until smooth.

Cooking Techniques

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