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Deutsch lernen: Kuchenrezept zum Backen - learn German: cake recipe

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

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German Cake

Cultural Context

German Cake, particularly the Black Forest Cake, hails from the Black Forest region of Germany. Traditionally made with layers of chocolate sponge, cherries, and whipped cream, it reflects the area's love for rich, indulgent desserts. This cake is often served at celebrations and gatherings, symbolizing festivity and indulgence. Today, variations exist globally, with many adapting the flavors to suit local tastes, making it a beloved dessert beyond Germany's borders.

GermanDEdessert
120 min
medium
12 servings
Servings4
370g flour
250g butter
250g sugar
5 eggs
1/8l milk
1 package baking powder
1 package vanilla sugar
1 pinch of salt

Kirsch (cherry schnapps)

🥗Healthier: cherry juice

💰Cheaper: water with cherry extract

Cherry juice provides flavor without alcohol.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil is dairy-free and can lower cholesterol.

whipped cream

🥗Healthier: coconut whipped cream

💰Cheaper: store-bought whipped topping

Coconut whipped cream is lighter and dairy-free.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey adds natural sweetness with a unique flavor.

1

mix ingredients

2

fill dough into baking mold

3

bake for 45 minutes at 180°C

Cooking Techniques

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Equipment Needed

baking mold

Spice Level:

🌶️🌶️🌶️Contains Alcohol

Allergens

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Also Known As

Schwarzwälder KirschtorteBlack Forest Cake
Local Name: Deutschkuchen

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