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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...

Cake Cinnamon Desserts

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
Close-up of a spoonful of caramelized braised cabbage served from a white bowl, with apples in the background.

Traditional Braised Cabbage (Schmorkohl)

Gerhild Fulson

My northern German braised cabbage (Schmorkohl) is traditional comfort food ... perfect with sausage and potatoes.

Cabbage Sides Vegetables

Traditional Braised Cabbage (Schmorkohl)

Gerhild Fulson

My northern German braised cabbage (Schmorkohl) is traditional comfort food ... perfect with sausage and potatoes.

Cabbage Sides Vegetables
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
Heidi's German Brötchen Recipe (TMG)

Bread Rolls (Brötchen)

Gerhild Fulson

When traveling to any part of Germany, at least one visit to a bakery is a must. Making these bread rolls fresh at home is the next best thing!

Bread Breakfast

Bread Rolls (Brötchen)

Gerhild Fulson

When traveling to any part of Germany, at least one visit to a bakery is a must. Making these bread rolls fresh at home is the next best thing!

Bread Breakfast
German Bread Dumplings ~ Oma's Semmelknödel

Bread Dumplings (Semmelknödel)

Gerhild Fulson

Oma’s bread dumplings (semmelknödel) are perfect for soaking up gravy! A Bavarian classic, they’re so easy and delicious that they’ve become popular far beyond Bavaria. The perfect side for any...

Bread Dumplings Oktoberfest

Bread Dumplings (Semmelknödel)

Gerhild Fulson

Oma’s bread dumplings (semmelknödel) are perfect for soaking up gravy! A Bavarian classic, they’re so easy and delicious that they’ve become popular far beyond Bavaria. The perfect side for any...

Bread Dumplings Oktoberfest
German Bratwurst, Sauerkraut, and Mashed Potatoes

Authentic Bratwurst and Sauerkraut

Gerhild Fulson

Enjoy Oma’s bratwurst and sauerkraut recipe with authentic flavors in this dish of hearty bratwurst, tangy sauerkraut, and apples, that popular throughout Germany.

Meats Sauerkraut Sausage

Authentic Bratwurst and Sauerkraut

Gerhild Fulson

Enjoy Oma’s bratwurst and sauerkraut recipe with authentic flavors in this dish of hearty bratwurst, tangy sauerkraut, and apples, that popular throughout Germany.

Meats Sauerkraut Sausage
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
2. Oma's Fleischsalat

Meat Salad (Fleischsalat)

Gerhild Fulson

Fleischsalat, a traditional meat salad from northern Germany. Traditionally, it's made with mayonnaise, as most salads in the north.

Salads Sausage

Meat Salad (Fleischsalat)

Gerhild Fulson

Fleischsalat, a traditional meat salad from northern Germany. Traditionally, it's made with mayonnaise, as most salads in the north.

Salads Sausage
"Meat" Salad (Wurstsalat)

"Meat" Salad (Wurstsalat)

Gerhild Fulson

Wurstsalat ... a traditional meat salad from southern Germany. Traditionally, it's made without mayonnaise as are most salads in the south.

Salads Sausage

"Meat" Salad (Wurstsalat)

Gerhild Fulson

Wurstsalat ... a traditional meat salad from southern Germany. Traditionally, it's made without mayonnaise as are most salads in the south.

Salads Sausage
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
Easy Vegetarian Potato Soup with red peppers (Vegan Recipe)

Vegan Potato Soup (Vegane Kartoffelsuppe)

Gerhild Fulson

This German vegan potato soup is made with simple ingredients that will leave you feeling warm and satisfied. There's nothing like a big bowl of soup (comfort food at its...

Soups Vegan Vegetarian

Vegan Potato Soup (Vegane Kartoffelsuppe)

Gerhild Fulson

This German vegan potato soup is made with simple ingredients that will leave you feeling warm and satisfied. There's nothing like a big bowl of soup (comfort food at its...

Soups Vegan Vegetarian
Oma's Vegetarian Barley Soup Recipe

Vegetarian Barley Soup (Vegetarische Gerstensuppe)

Gerhild Fulson

Looking for a vegetarian barley soup, aka vegetarische gerstensuppe, that's quick work in the kitchen? This slow cooker soup recipe can be thrown together in the morning. Come home at night...

Slow Cooker Soups Vegan

Vegetarian Barley Soup (Vegetarische Gerstensuppe)

Gerhild Fulson

Looking for a vegetarian barley soup, aka vegetarische gerstensuppe, that's quick work in the kitchen? This slow cooker soup recipe can be thrown together in the morning. Come home at night...

Slow Cooker Soups Vegan
vegan shepherds pie ready to serve

Vegan Shepherds Pie (Vegane Hackfleischauflauf ...

Gerhild Fulson

Shepherd's Pie may not be German food, but it is oh-so-good and very much pleases my German taste buds! This vegan version of what we would call Hackfleischauflauf mit Kartoffelhaube...

Casserole Vegan Vegetarian

Vegan Shepherds Pie (Vegane Hackfleischauflauf ...

Gerhild Fulson

Shepherd's Pie may not be German food, but it is oh-so-good and very much pleases my German taste buds! This vegan version of what we would call Hackfleischauflauf mit Kartoffelhaube...

Casserole Vegan Vegetarian
Oma's Vegan Lentil Soup (using red lentils)

Vegan Lentil Soup (Vegane Linsensuppe)

Gerhild Fulson

Looking for a vegan lentil soup, vegane linsensuppe, that's easy to make? Here's one that you'll make within 30 minutes.

Soups Vegan Vegetarian

Vegan Lentil Soup (Vegane Linsensuppe)

Gerhild Fulson

Looking for a vegan lentil soup, vegane linsensuppe, that's easy to make? Here's one that you'll make within 30 minutes.

Soups Vegan Vegetarian
Vegan Cauliflower Soup

Creamy Vegan Cauliflower Soup (vegane Blumenkoh...

Gerhild Fulson

This delicious soup is creamy, rich, and luscious with a subtle cheesy flavor. Made with whole foods and healthy veggies, it packs a nutritional punch. Plus it tastes so good...

Soups Vegan Vegetarian

Creamy Vegan Cauliflower Soup (vegane Blumenkoh...

Gerhild Fulson

This delicious soup is creamy, rich, and luscious with a subtle cheesy flavor. Made with whole foods and healthy veggies, it packs a nutritional punch. Plus it tastes so good...

Soups Vegan Vegetarian