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    Baked Apple Cake

    Baked Apple Cake

    By Thorsten

    4 Reviews

    Pound Cake Slices With Nutella and Fresh Strawberries

    Pound Cake Slices With Nutella and Fresh Strawberries

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    German Apple Cake
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    This moist flavorful cake is an old standby for potlucks and picnics. My sister gave me the recipe after she got tired of making it for me so often.

    German Apple Cake

    Recipe #16883

    German Apple Cake

    By MizzNezz on January 7, 2002

    Recipe #16883

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    "This moist flavorful cake is an old standby for potlucks and picnics. My sister gave me the recipe after she got tired of making it for me so often."

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    Ingredients: cinnamon, eggs, salt...

    157 Reviews

    Prep Time:15 mins

    Total Time: 1 hrs 10 mins

    German Plum Cake
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    This cake is actually known as Zwetschgendatschi in Bavaria, where it is most popular. Roughly translated from Bavarian to German, it would be called...

    German Plum Cake

    Recipe #41721

    German Plum Cake

    By Sackville on October 1, 2002

    Recipe #41721

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    "This cake is actually known as Zwetschgendatschi in Bavaria, where it is most popular. Roughly translated from Bavarian to German, it would be called Pflaumenkuchen or plum cake in English. BUT Zwetschgen aren't ordinary plums, a Datschi isn't really a Kuchen, and a Kuchen is most definitely not a cake! Or at least not a tall, spongy cake -- it's flatter...."

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    Ingredients: cinnamon, eggs, plums...

    34 Reviews

    Prep Time:20 mins

    Total Time: 1 hrs 5 mins

    German Chocolate Cake Squares
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    I made this cake for my husband last night, who absolutely loves German Chocolate Cake. He said this is the best cake he has ever tasted! This recipe...

    German Chocolate Cake Squares

    Recipe #18575

    German Chocolate Cake Squares

    By Bev on January 31, 2002

    Recipe #18575

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    "I made this cake for my husband last night, who absolutely loves German Chocolate Cake. He said this is the best cake he has ever tasted! This recipe came from the November, 1997 issue of Bon Appetit."

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    Ingredients: Baker's German's chocolate, egg yolks...

    17 Reviews

    Prep Time:30 mins

    Total Time: 1 hrs 30 mins

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    Apple Cake
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    Adapted from recipe found in magazine.

    Apple Cake

    By berry271 on January 17, 2012

    Recipe #472212

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    "Adapted from recipe found in magazine."

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    Ingredients: eggs, apple jelly...

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    Prep Time:30 mins

    Total Time: 1 hrs 10 mins

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    Frankfurter Kranz a La Dr. Oetker
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    Hello Kiddo, this one is just for you. Now that you have your own kitchen you might want to try and make one of your faves on your own. Love mom

    Frankfurter Kranz a La Dr. Oetker

    By Renate on January 12, 2012

    Recipe #471890

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    "Hello Kiddo, this one is just for you. Now that you have your own kitchen you might want to try and make one of your faves on your own. Love mom"

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    Ingredients: potato starch, eggs, hazelnuts...

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    Prep Time:1 hrs

    Total Time: 1 hrs 45 mins

    Baum Torte/Baum Kuchen (German Tree Cake )
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    The characteristic rings that appear when sliced resemble tree rings, and give the cake its German name, Baum kuchen, which literally translates to tree...

    Baum Torte/Baum Kuchen (German Tree Cake )

    Recipe #471103

    Baum Torte/Baum Kuchen (German Tree Cake )

    By Rita~ on January 2, 2012

    Recipe #471103

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    "The characteristic rings that appear when sliced resemble tree rings, and give the cake its German name, Baum kuchen, which literally translates to tree cake. I made this years ago getting the recipe from bon appetit. All ingredients should be room temperature. This is a dense, rich cake so be sure to slice thin. You can always go back for seconds. Optional: Crushed..."

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    Ingredients: cornstarch, dark rum, eggs...

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    Prep Time:45 mins

    Total Time: 1 hrs 45 mins

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    Traditional German Plum Cake (Zwetschgenkuchen)
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    Summer Time is Zwetschgenkuchen time for me. This traditional German Plum Cake will be made with Damson Plums on a yeast dough. After your first mouthful...

    Traditional German Plum Cake (Zwetschgenkuchen)

    Recipe #131910

    Traditional German Plum Cake (Zwetschgenkuchen)

    By Thorsten on August 2, 2005

    Recipe #131910

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    "Summer Time is Zwetschgenkuchen time for me. This traditional German Plum Cake will be made with Damson Plums on a yeast dough. After your first mouthful of this juicy cake you will be addicted to the wonderful flavors of plums, cinnamon, yeast dough and whipped cream. I can't wait to get the first plums (Zwetschgen) every year to make one of my favorite..."

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    Ingredients: eggs, baker's yeast, milk...

    14 Reviews

    Prep Time:40 mins

    Total Time: 2 hrs 5 mins

    German Chocolate Bundt Cake
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    From Cooking Light (September 2000). Topping the glaze with a bit of extra coconut and nuts dresses it up a bit.

    German Chocolate Bundt Cake

    Recipe #120149

    German Chocolate Bundt Cake

    By Vino Girl on April 30, 2005

    Recipe #120149

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    "From Cooking Light (September 2000). Topping the glaze with a bit of extra coconut and nuts dresses it up a bit."

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    Ingredients: nonfat milk, cooking spray...

    8 Reviews

    Prep Time:30 mins

    Total Time: 1 hrs 30 mins

    Tropfkrapfen (Drop Doughnuts)
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    Doughnuts with a German background ...

    Tropfkrapfen (Drop Doughnuts)

    Recipe #6463

    Tropfkrapfen (Drop Doughnuts)

    By NoraMarie on March 6, 2000

    Recipe #6463

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    "Doughnuts with a German background ..."

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    Ingredients: confectioners' sugar, egg yolks...

    4 Reviews

    Prep Time:20 mins

    Total Time: 28 mins

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    Coconut Pecan Frosting
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    Top a chocolate cake with this rich German frosting! Posted for tour 2005 from mikibone.com

    Coconut Pecan Frosting

    Recipe #140466

    Coconut Pecan Frosting

    By Rita~ on October 7, 2005

    Recipe #140466

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    "Top a chocolate cake with this rich German frosting! Posted for tour 2005 from mikibone.com"

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    Ingredients: egg yolks, evaporated milk...

    14 Reviews

    Prep Time:5 mins

    Total Time: 15 mins

    Black Forest Sweet Heart Tarts
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    A take-off on a traditional German favorite, these are special cut into the heart shapes but you can just use a plain old square of cake and still get...

    Black Forest Sweet Heart Tarts

    Recipe #139898

    Black Forest Sweet Heart Tarts

    By LAURIE on October 3, 2005

    Recipe #139898

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    "A take-off on a traditional German favorite, these are special cut into the heart shapes but you can just use a plain old square of cake and still get the yummy flavor combo!"

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    Ingredients: sliced almonds, chocolate curls...

    5 Reviews

    Prep Time:10 mins

    Total Time: 10 mins

    Recipe #58987

    German Buttercreme
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    Prep time does not include waiting to cool down completely over night. :-)

    German Buttercreme

    By Clara12 on April 9, 2003

    Recipe #58987

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    "Prep time does not include waiting to cool down completely over night. :-)"

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    Ingredients: vanilla pudding mix, vegetarian pudding mix...

    3 Reviews

    Prep Time:10 mins

    Total Time: 15 mins

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    German Plum Cake
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    This cake is actually known as Zwetschgendatschi in Bavaria, where it is most popular. Roughly translated from Bavarian to German, it would be called...

    German Plum Cake

    Recipe #41721

    German Plum Cake

    By Sackville on October 1, 2002

    Recipe #41721

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    "This cake is actually known as Zwetschgendatschi in Bavaria, where it is most popular. Roughly translated from Bavarian to German, it would be called Pflaumenkuchen or plum cake in English. BUT Zwetschgen aren't ordinary plums, a Datschi isn't really a Kuchen, and a Kuchen is most definitely not a cake! Or at least not a tall, spongy cake -- it's flatter...."

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    Ingredients: cinnamon, eggs, plums...

    34 Reviews

    Prep Time:20 mins

    Total Time: 1 hrs 5 mins

    Black Forest Cake
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    From what I hear this is a pretty authentic German recipe. You can replace the alcohol with cherry juice if it's not your thing.

    Black Forest Cake

    Recipe #189942

    Black Forest Cake

    By SweetySJD on October 9, 2006

    Recipe #189942

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    "From what I hear this is a pretty authentic German recipe. You can replace the alcohol with cherry juice if it's not your thing."

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    Ingredients: confectioners' sugar, kirsch...

    12 Reviews

    Prep Time:40 mins

    Total Time: 1 hrs 15 mins

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    Black Forest Cake

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    "Thank you for this recipe. Everyone liked the cake. It was a perfect recipe. Finally my search for a good recipe for black forest cake is over!!" 

    By rira_n_2002773
    on June 5, 2011

    Black Forest Cake

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    "I used cherry flavored cocktail mix instead of cointreau in the syrup, a whole can of cherry pie filling instead of making glazed cherries and made two..." more 

    By fivefatcats
    on June 5, 2011

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    "Hi Bonnie! Thanks a lot for this beautiful cake recipe. I knew the Kugelhopf, but this is the first time I prepared this really with yest! It was a great..." more 

    By awalde
    on March 9, 2011

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