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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
4 Eiweiß
4 Eigelb
130 g Zucker
1 Päckchen Vanillezucker
100 g Mehl
35 g Speisestärke
1 TL Backpulver (7 g)
Prise Salz
600 ml kalte Schlagsahne
3 Päckchen Sahnefest für die Schlagsahne
250 g Mascarpone
500 g Sahnequark 40% Fettanteil
2 Päckchen Sahnefest für die Mascarpone-Quarkmasse
120 g Puderzucker
2 – 3 EL Aprikosenfruchtaufstrich
1 Dose Mandarin-Orangen
100 g Schokodrops
300 g Marzipanrohmasse
2 – 3 EL Puderzucker zum Kneten und Ausrollen
1 – 2 TL Aprikosenfruchtaufstrich für die Dekoration
200 g Haselnusskrokant für die Dekoration

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

Prepare the biscuit base by beating the egg whites until stiff peaks form.

2

In a separate bowl, mix the egg yolks with sugar and vanilla sugar until creamy.

3

Sift together the flour, cornstarch, baking powder, and salt, then fold into the egg mixture.

4

Gently fold in the beaten egg whites until combined.

5

Pour the batter into a prepared baking pan and bake until golden and a toothpick comes out clean.

6

Allow the biscuit to cool completely before slicing into layers.

7

For the cream, whip the cold heavy cream with the cream stabilizer until stiff peaks form.

8

In another bowl, mix the mascarpone and quark with the remaining cream stabilizer and powdered sugar until smooth.

9

Add the apricot fruit spread and mix well.

10

Layer the biscuit with the cream mixture, adding mandarin oranges and chocolate drops between the layers.

11

Cover the entire cake with the remaining cream and smooth it out.

12

Roll out the marzipan with powdered sugar and cover the cake with it.

13

Decorate with additional apricot fruit spread and sprinkle with hazelnut brittle.

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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