The Recipe Library: 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
Oma's Skor Bar Cookies

Skor Bar Cookies (Chocolate Toffee Bark)

Gerhild Fulson

These Skor Bar cookies are so delicious, you'll want to make them often. German? Nope! Delicious? Yes! Quick? Yes!

Cookies Desserts

Skor Bar Cookies (Chocolate Toffee Bark)

Gerhild Fulson

These Skor Bar cookies are so delicious, you'll want to make them often. German? Nope! Delicious? Yes! Quick? Yes!

Cookies Desserts
Oma's Simple Oatmeal Cookie Recipe

Super Easy Oatmeal Cookies (Haferflockenkekse)

Gerhild Fulson

Here's my simple Oatmeal Cookie recipe, aka Haferflockenkekse, that's quick to make and can easily be altered to your tastes. Your kids will love helping you decide what to add...

Cookies Desserts

Super Easy Oatmeal Cookies (Haferflockenkekse)

Gerhild Fulson

Here's my simple Oatmeal Cookie recipe, aka Haferflockenkekse, that's quick to make and can easily be altered to your tastes. Your kids will love helping you decide what to add...

Cookies Desserts
Vanillekipferln ~ Shortbread Cookie Recipe

Shortbread Cookies with Hazelnuts (Vanillekipfe...

Gerhild Fulson

This Shortbread Cookie recipe, the German Vanillekipferln, is one of the best Christmas cookie recipes that's an easy version of the original.

Cookies Desserts Holiday

Shortbread Cookies with Hazelnuts (Vanillekipfe...

Gerhild Fulson

This Shortbread Cookie recipe, the German Vanillekipferln, is one of the best Christmas cookie recipes that's an easy version of the original.

Cookies Desserts Holiday
Heidi's German Rhubarb Pudding

Rhubarb Pudding (Rhabarbergrütze)

Gerhild Fulson

This German rhubarb pudding, aka Rhabarbergrütze, is a great way to use up and enjoy that lovely homegrown rhubarb!

Desserts

Rhubarb Pudding (Rhabarbergrütze)

Gerhild Fulson

This German rhubarb pudding, aka Rhabarbergrütze, is a great way to use up and enjoy that lovely homegrown rhubarb!

Desserts
Margaret's Rhubarb Dump Cake

Rhubarb Dump Cake (Rhabarber-Dump-Kuchen)

Gerhild Fulson

Th is rhubarb dump cake is a favorite every time spring comes, thanks to my friend, Margaret, who shared her recipe with me.

Desserts International rhubarb

Rhubarb Dump Cake (Rhabarber-Dump-Kuchen)

Gerhild Fulson

Th is rhubarb dump cake is a favorite every time spring comes, thanks to my friend, Margaret, who shared her recipe with me.

Desserts International rhubarb
Slice of rhubarb streusel cake on a white plate with whipped cream and a fork, flowers in background.

Rhubarb Cake With Streusel (Rhabarberkuchen mit...

Gerhild Fulson

German rhubarb cake with streusel (rhabarberkuchen mit streusel) was a sweet treat Mutti often made. Now I bake it just like she did, buttery and so lecker!

Desserts

Rhubarb Cake With Streusel (Rhabarberkuchen mit...

Gerhild Fulson

German rhubarb cake with streusel (rhabarberkuchen mit streusel) was a sweet treat Mutti often made. Now I bake it just like she did, buttery and so lecker!

Desserts
Fun and simple cheesecake, Käse-Sahne Torte, for any occasion

Yogurt Mousse Cake (Käse-Sahne-Torte)

Gerhild Fulson

This amazing recipe for cheesecake has a no-bake filling nestled between layers of sponge cake.

Cake Cheesecake Desserts

Yogurt Mousse Cake (Käse-Sahne-Torte)

Gerhild Fulson

This amazing recipe for cheesecake has a no-bake filling nestled between layers of sponge cake.

Cake Cheesecake Desserts
Easy Raspberry Cake Without Flour (Einfache Himbeertorte)

Easy Raspberry Cake Without Flour (Einfache Him...

Gerhild Fulson

An EASY raspberry cake, aka himbeertorte? Something that is so delicious, so scrumptious, so delectable and so pretty ... just can't be easy, can it? Or can it? And it's...

Berries Cake Desserts

Easy Raspberry Cake Without Flour (Einfache Him...

Gerhild Fulson

An EASY raspberry cake, aka himbeertorte? Something that is so delicious, so scrumptious, so delectable and so pretty ... just can't be easy, can it? Or can it? And it's...

Berries Cake Desserts
Oma Gerhild's Raisin Squares

Raisin Squares (Rosinenschnitten)

Gerhild Fulson

With its spicy aroma, these rosinenschnitten great at Christmas as well. Covered with a lemon butter icing, I alter it using almond flavoring instead - a mock marzipan flavor -...

Baked Bars Desserts

Raisin Squares (Rosinenschnitten)

Gerhild Fulson

With its spicy aroma, these rosinenschnitten great at Christmas as well. Covered with a lemon butter icing, I alter it using almond flavoring instead - a mock marzipan flavor -...

Baked Bars Desserts
Mutti's Räderkuchen

Mutti's Räderkuchen: Deep-Fried Pastries

Gerhild Fulson

Quick, deep-fried, and rolled in cinnamon-sugar, räderkuchen were little bites of heaven at our house. Like homemade doughnuts, only cuter.

Cookies Desserts Fried

Mutti's Räderkuchen: Deep-Fried Pastries

Gerhild Fulson

Quick, deep-fried, and rolled in cinnamon-sugar, räderkuchen were little bites of heaven at our house. Like homemade doughnuts, only cuter.

Cookies Desserts Fried
Oma's German Peach Cake Recipe

Peach Cake (Pfirsich-Streuselkuchen)

Gerhild Fulson

If warm peaches, buttery streusel, and that fresh-from-Oma’s-oven smell make you smile, this peach cake is exactly what you came for.

Cake Desserts Fruit

Peach Cake (Pfirsich-Streuselkuchen)

Gerhild Fulson

If warm peaches, buttery streusel, and that fresh-from-Oma’s-oven smell make you smile, this peach cake is exactly what you came for.

Cake Desserts Fruit
Oma's Poppy Seed Roll ~ Mohnrolle

Poppy Seed Roll (Mohnrolle / Mohnstrudel)

Gerhild Fulson

My poppy seed roll, aka Mohnrolle, is so easy to make. Use your bread machine to whip up the dough. Then, prepare the filling (or use canned), roll it all...

Desserts Poppy Seeds Vegetarian

Poppy Seed Roll (Mohnrolle / Mohnstrudel)

Gerhild Fulson

My poppy seed roll, aka Mohnrolle, is so easy to make. Use your bread machine to whip up the dough. Then, prepare the filling (or use canned), roll it all...

Desserts Poppy Seeds Vegetarian
Mutti's Poppy Seed Cake Recipe

Poppy Seed Cake with Streusel (Mohn-Streuselkuc...

Gerhild Fulson

Mutti's Poppy Seed Cake (mohnkuchen) is a rich, nutty delight with a buttery streusel topping. My classic bake for any occasion.

Cake Desserts Poppy Seeds

Poppy Seed Cake with Streusel (Mohn-Streuselkuc...

Gerhild Fulson

Mutti's Poppy Seed Cake (mohnkuchen) is a rich, nutty delight with a buttery streusel topping. My classic bake for any occasion.

Cake Desserts Poppy Seeds
Dorka's Plum Cake Recipe

Plum Cake, Double Crust (Zwetschgenkuchen, Dopp...

Gerhild Fulson

This plum cake with a double crust was sent in by one of my dear Facebook fans, Dorka. She has kindly permitted me to share her Zwetschgenkuchen mit Keks-und Rührteig...

Desserts Plums Vegetarian

Plum Cake, Double Crust (Zwetschgenkuchen, Dopp...

Gerhild Fulson

This plum cake with a double crust was sent in by one of my dear Facebook fans, Dorka. She has kindly permitted me to share her Zwetschgenkuchen mit Keks-und Rührteig...

Desserts Plums Vegetarian