Black Forest Cake
This type of cake appeared in the 80s and is often served at parties. It has become a famous cake all over the world, the pride of Germans. The chocolate cake is soaked in a fragrant, black sauce with a hint of wine, topped with bright red cherries and a layer of white whipped cream. All the flavors and appearance blend together to make it hard for anyone to resist.
The German name for Black forest is “Schwarzwälderkirschtorte”, which means the cake is soaked in Kirsch wine before baking.
Kaiserschmarrn - Pancake
Kaiserschmarren is a traditional German dessert made in the form of a pancake. Kaiserschmarren is made from sweet dough and cooked in butter. Germans also add eggs to make the cake soft and fluffy.
Traditionally, Kaiserschmarren are served in a pan, then chopped into bite-sized pieces with a fork. Powdered sugar is then sprinkled on top. The cake is also known as “Emperor’s Pancake” because Kaiser Franz Josef was a big fan of this delicious cake.
Poppy Seed Rolls - Mohnstrudel
Poppy seeds are a common ingredient in any German home, especially during Christmas. This soft sponge cake with poppy seed cream inside is a must-try dessert when in Germany.
Apfelkuchen – Apple Cake
The apple slices are dipped in sugar, cinnamon and lemon juice, then baked together with the traditional crust. Raisins are sprinkled on top before baking, a noticeable difference from the French apple tarte. The cake bakes quite quickly. There is nothing better than enjoying it with a hot cup of coffee. This is a very popular dessert in Germany.
Gingerbread Cookies – Lebkuchen
Gingerbread cookies are a traditional German Christmas dessert. They are sometimes covered in dark chocolate, almonds, or coated in sugar. You can buy boxes of gingerbread cookies at Christmas markets.
Stollen
This is also a traditional cake that often appears on the Christmas table. The cake filled with chopped fruit inside and covered with sugar and candy on the outside is not only attractive to children but also adults. The German name of this dessert is Christstollen and this is really a dessert to try when Christmas comes.
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