The Recipe Library: Desserts

Vegan Marble Cake (Veganer Marmorkuchen)

Vegan Marble Cake (Veganer Marmorkuchen)

Sylvie Fulson

Impress your friends and family with this delicious and deeply satisfying plant-based version of a German classic. With the same buttery flavor and tender crumb you’d expect from the original,...

Cake Desserts Vegan

Vegan Marble Cake (Veganer Marmorkuchen)

Sylvie Fulson

Impress your friends and family with this delicious and deeply satisfying plant-based version of a German classic. With the same buttery flavor and tender crumb you’d expect from the original,...

Cake Desserts Vegan
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Baked Rice Pudding (Milchreis aus dem Ofen)

Baked Rice Pudding (Milchreis aus dem Ofen)

Gerhild Fulson

Milchreis with cinnamon or jam is one of those simple German desserts that reminds me of my childhood.

Desserts Rice

Baked Rice Pudding (Milchreis aus dem Ofen)

Gerhild Fulson

Milchreis with cinnamon or jam is one of those simple German desserts that reminds me of my childhood.

Desserts Rice
Vegan Chocolate Cake or Muffins (Veganer Schokoladenkuchen)

Vegan Chocolate Cake or Muffins (Veganer Schoko...

Gerhild Fulson

Make this vegan chocolate cake or muffins, aka veganer schokoladenkuchen, for your next gathering of friends, whether vegan or not. Everyone will enjoy this cake! And, it's so very easy...

Cake Chocolate Desserts

Vegan Chocolate Cake or Muffins (Veganer Schoko...

Gerhild Fulson

Make this vegan chocolate cake or muffins, aka veganer schokoladenkuchen, for your next gathering of friends, whether vegan or not. Everyone will enjoy this cake! And, it's so very easy...

Cake Chocolate Desserts
3 Berliner donuts on a plate at Christmas

Jelly Donuts, baked (Berliner / Krapfen)

Gerhild Fulson

Looking for real German donuts? These Berliner, also called krapfen, are Oma-style classics, soft, lightly sweet, and perfect for filling, sharing, and reminiscing.

Christmas Desserts Donuts

Jelly Donuts, baked (Berliner / Krapfen)

Gerhild Fulson

Looking for real German donuts? These Berliner, also called krapfen, are Oma-style classics, soft, lightly sweet, and perfect for filling, sharing, and reminiscing.

Christmas Desserts Donuts
Oma's German Coffee Cake Recipe

Traditional Coffee Cake (Zimt-Kaffeekuchen)

Gerhild Fulson

My German coffee cake recipe, aka Kaffeekuchen, is a delicious way to learn how to make coffee cake. With nuts and cinnamon, it's fun to make with the kids. They...

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Traditional Coffee Cake (Zimt-Kaffeekuchen)

Gerhild Fulson

My German coffee cake recipe, aka Kaffeekuchen, is a delicious way to learn how to make coffee cake. With nuts and cinnamon, it's fun to make with the kids. They...

Cake Cinnamon Desserts
How to make Cheesecake, German-style

Cheesecake (Käsekuchen)

Gerhild Fulson

Learn to make German cheesecake (Käsekuchen) just like in Germany...authentic, easy, and delicious! With a few small tweaks, it’s simpler to bake while keeping that classic taste. Perfect for any...

Cheesecake Desserts

Cheesecake (Käsekuchen)

Gerhild Fulson

Learn to make German cheesecake (Käsekuchen) just like in Germany...authentic, easy, and delicious! With a few small tweaks, it’s simpler to bake while keeping that classic taste. Perfect for any...

Cheesecake Desserts
Oma's German Butter Cake using Bread Machine

Butter Cake using Bread Machine (Butterkuchen)

Gerhild Fulson

This German butter cake (butterkuchen/zuckerkuchen) is a Kaffeeklatsch favorite! Let your bread machine handle the dough, then finish by hand for a deliciously simple treat. Ready to enjoy in no...

Bread Machine Cake Desserts

Butter Cake using Bread Machine (Butterkuchen)

Gerhild Fulson

This German butter cake (butterkuchen/zuckerkuchen) is a Kaffeeklatsch favorite! Let your bread machine handle the dough, then finish by hand for a deliciously simple treat. Ready to enjoy in no...

Bread Machine Cake Desserts
Blueberry Cake with Streusel: Ann's Blaubeerkuchen mit Streusel

Blueberry Streusel Cake (Blaubeer-Streuselkuchen)

Gerhild Fulson

When I saw Anne Schrader’s German blueberry cake (blaubeerkuchen) in my Kaffeeklatscher Facebook group, I just had to get the recipe! Topped with streusel, it’s a treat you’ll want to...

Blueberries Desserts Streusel

Blueberry Streusel Cake (Blaubeer-Streuselkuchen)

Gerhild Fulson

When I saw Anne Schrader’s German blueberry cake (blaubeerkuchen) in my Kaffeeklatscher Facebook group, I just had to get the recipe! Topped with streusel, it’s a treat you’ll want to...

Blueberries Desserts Streusel
Lightning Cake (Blitz Torte)

Lightning Cake (Blitz Torte)

Gerhild Fulson

This Blitz Torte looks fancy but is surprisingly easy! Made with simple ingredients, it comes together fast. Choose from whipped cream or Mutti’s custard filling and enjoy this delicious treat!

Desserts Torte

Lightning Cake (Blitz Torte)

Gerhild Fulson

This Blitz Torte looks fancy but is surprisingly easy! Made with simple ingredients, it comes together fast. Choose from whipped cream or Mutti’s custard filling and enjoy this delicious treat!

Desserts Torte
Easiest German Black Forest Cherry Cake

Easy Black Forest Cherry Cake (Schwarzwälder Ki...

Gerhild Fulson

My "easy" German Black Forest cake is quick, easy, and delicious! Made with cake mix, pie filling, and fresh cream, it’s a fuss-free way to enjoy this classic—don’t forget the...

Cherries Chocolate Desserts

Easy Black Forest Cherry Cake (Schwarzwälder Ki...

Gerhild Fulson

My "easy" German Black Forest cake is quick, easy, and delicious! Made with cake mix, pie filling, and fresh cream, it’s a fuss-free way to enjoy this classic—don’t forget the...

Cherries Chocolate Desserts
German apple strudel recipe

Apple Strudel (Apfelstrudel)

Gerhild Fulson

German apple strudel (apfelstrudel) is one of my favorite desserts. Flaky pastry, tart apples, and a touch of sweetness.

Apples Desserts

Apple Strudel (Apfelstrudel)

Gerhild Fulson

German apple strudel (apfelstrudel) is one of my favorite desserts. Flaky pastry, tart apples, and a touch of sweetness.

Apples Desserts
Oma's Apfelpfannkuchen ~ German Apple Pancake Recipe

Controversial Apple Pancake (Apfelpfannkuchen)

Gerhild Fulson

Is it truly German? That’s up for debate, but this apfelpfannkuchen is quick, easy, and undeniably delicious. Oma’s version might just win you over!

Apples Breakfast Desserts

Controversial Apple Pancake (Apfelpfannkuchen)

Gerhild Fulson

Is it truly German? That’s up for debate, but this apfelpfannkuchen is quick, easy, and undeniably delicious. Oma’s version might just win you over!

Apples Breakfast Desserts
Mulled Wine Cookie Bars ~ Glühweinkuchen vom Blech

Mulled Wine Cake Bars (Glühweinkuchen vom Blech)

Gerhild Fulson

Make these German Mulled Wine Cake Bars to enjoy as a traditional German Christmas treat. So wunderbar! Just like Oma’s Glühweinkuchen vom Blech.

Christmas Cookies Desserts

Mulled Wine Cake Bars (Glühweinkuchen vom Blech)

Gerhild Fulson

Make these German Mulled Wine Cake Bars to enjoy as a traditional German Christmas treat. So wunderbar! Just like Oma’s Glühweinkuchen vom Blech.

Christmas Cookies Desserts
Oma's Vanilla Sugar Recipe

Homemade Vanilla Sugar (Vanillezucker)

Gerhild Fulson

This vanilla sugar recipe, aka vanillezucker, is an inexpensive way to make your own flavored sugar for use in baking.

Baking Desserts

Homemade Vanilla Sugar (Vanillezucker)

Gerhild Fulson

This vanilla sugar recipe, aka vanillezucker, is an inexpensive way to make your own flavored sugar for use in baking.

Baking Desserts
Oma's Vanilla Sauce Recipe

Vanilla Sauce (Vanillesosse)

Gerhild Fulson

My vanilla sauce, vanillesosse or vanillesoße, is an easy one to make when you're needing that something special to go along with your dessert. This is very similar to Crème...

Desserts Sauce

Vanilla Sauce (Vanillesosse)

Gerhild Fulson

My vanilla sauce, vanillesosse or vanillesoße, is an easy one to make when you're needing that something special to go along with your dessert. This is very similar to Crème...

Desserts Sauce
Oma's Sweet Roll Recipe

Sweet Roll Recipe with Raisins (Rosinenbrötchen)

Gerhild Fulson

Here's an easy German sweet roll recipe that's great for Easter and other holidays as well. It also makes a great fruit loaf.

Bread Desserts Easter

Sweet Roll Recipe with Raisins (Rosinenbrötchen)

Gerhild Fulson

Here's an easy German sweet roll recipe that's great for Easter and other holidays as well. It also makes a great fruit loaf.

Bread Desserts Easter
Oma's Strawberry Cream Torte

Strawberry Cream Torte (Erdbeercreme Torte)

Gerhild Fulson

This impressive looking Strawberry Cream Torte, aka Erdbeercreme Torte, is one of those recipes that looks long and complicated. However, if you've made it once, you'll realize that it's really...

Cake Desserts

Strawberry Cream Torte (Erdbeercreme Torte)

Gerhild Fulson

This impressive looking Strawberry Cream Torte, aka Erdbeercreme Torte, is one of those recipes that looks long and complicated. However, if you've made it once, you'll realize that it's really...

Cake Desserts
Oma's "Quark" Stollen Recipe with Marzipan & Greek Yogurt

"Quark" Stollen with Marzipan & Greek Yogurt

Gerhild Fulson

This non-yeast Christmas Stollen recipe is the BEST in my opinion. Why? Because it's always moist, has a wonderful flavor, and is so super quick to make.

Christmas Desserts Holiday

"Quark" Stollen with Marzipan & Greek Yogurt

Gerhild Fulson

This non-yeast Christmas Stollen recipe is the BEST in my opinion. Why? Because it's always moist, has a wonderful flavor, and is so super quick to make.

Christmas Desserts Holiday
Spaghetti Ice Cream Recipe served

Spaghetti Ice Cream (Spaghettieis)

Gerhild Fulson

Spaghetti Ice Cream Recipe: Vanilla ice cream pressed into spaghetti strands, topped with strawberry sauce, chocolates, and white chocolate shavings ... a playful German treat! It's spaghettieis, just like they...

Desserts

Spaghetti Ice Cream (Spaghettieis)

Gerhild Fulson

Spaghetti Ice Cream Recipe: Vanilla ice cream pressed into spaghetti strands, topped with strawberry sauce, chocolates, and white chocolate shavings ... a playful German treat! It's spaghettieis, just like they...

Desserts
Sour Cherry Cake Recipe (Sauerkirschkuchen)

Sour Cherry Cake (Sauerkirschkuchen)

Lydia Fulson

This sour cherry cake recipe, Sauerkirschkuchen, is just the one you've been searching for! It's totally German, and it's a picture-perfect dessert that's certain to please. Don't wait! Try it...

Cake Desserts

Sour Cherry Cake (Sauerkirschkuchen)

Lydia Fulson

This sour cherry cake recipe, Sauerkirschkuchen, is just the one you've been searching for! It's totally German, and it's a picture-perfect dessert that's certain to please. Don't wait! Try it...

Cake Desserts