Hutterite Mile-High Lemon Pie – Hutterischer Zitronenkuchen
This whimsical pie with a zesty lemon filling will make your mouth water! Ingredients: 8 egg yolks, slightly beaten240 ml (1 cup) sugar1 tablespoon unflavoured gelatin120 ml (½ cup) water1 tablespoon lemon peel120 ml (½ cup) lemon juice¼ teaspoon salt8 egg whites¼ teaspoon cream of tartar240 ml (1 cup) sugar1…
King’s Cake – Königskuchen
If you are looking for a classic holiday cake for Christmas, this is it! This is Germany’s answer to fruit cake. Ingredients: 240 ml (1 cup) butter240 ml (1 cup) sugar¼ teaspoon salt1 teaspoon vanilla extract4 tablespoons rum4 eggs710 ml (3 cups) flour295 ml (1 ¼ cups) corn starch1 teaspoon…
Kirschenmichel – Cherry Bread Pudding
We would like to share our rich cultural heritage through the delightful tradition of Kirschenmichel, a German dessert that showcases the unique flavors of sour cherries. This comforting dish, a kind of bread pudding, is made from old buns or bread, combined with butter, milk, eggs, sugar, and spices, resulting…
Linzer Torte – Linzertorte
With the grid pattern made from shortcrust pastry and the red jam, the Linzer Torte is an absolute Austrian classic. Spices such as cinnamon and cloves make it one of our favourite recipes. Ingredients: 590 ml (2 ½ cup) flour1 teaspoon baking powder1 tablespoon cocoa, heaped2 teaspoon cinnamon¼ teaspoon ground…
Marble Cake – Marmorkuchen
Marble cake is a classic that everyone likes to eat. With our basic recipe, this favourite made from chocolate and vanilla dough turns out to be particularly tasty! Ingredients: 180 ml (¾ cup) butter2 tablespoons butter355 ml (1 ½ cups) sugarPinch of salt5 eggs770 ml (3 ¼ cups) flour120 ml…
Mennonite Funny Cake
If you enjoy cake and pie, this recipe is for you! A pie that tastes like a cake and a Mennonite favourite! Ingredients: 120 ml (½ cup) granulated sugar60 ml (¼ cup) unsweetened cocoa powder120 ml (½ cup) hot water½ teaspoon vanilla extract240 ml (1 cup) granulated sugar1 large egg3…
Mennonite Maple Walnut Cake – Mennnoniten Ahorn Walnuss Kuchen
A soft and moist walnut cake – perfect for Kaffee und Kuchen on a Sunday afternoon! Ingredients: 80 ml (⅓ cup) unsalted butter, softened2 eggs240 ml (1 cup) pure maple syrup295 ml (1 ¼ cups) all purpose flour2 teaspoons baking powderpinch of salt240 ml (1 cup) walnuts, coarsely chopped2 tablespoons…
Snow White Cake – Schneewittchenkuchen/Donauwelle
Depending on what region of German you are in, this cake is either called a Schneewittchenkuchen or a Donauwelle. Regardless of the name, this cake is a favourite among Germans. Ingredients: 180 ml (¾ cup) margarine + 2 tbsp margarine475 g (2 cups) icing sugar315 ml (3 ⅓ cups) flour4…
Spitzkuchen – Gingerbread Pastry
Honey, brown sugar and other Christmas spices make this pastry a perfect Christmas dessert! Ingredients: 120 ml (½ cup) honey80 ml (⅓ cup) brown sugar2 tablespoons oil1 eggrumpinch of cardamom or allspice1 teaspoon cinnamon475 ml (2 cups) flour3 teaspoons baking powder160 ml (⅔ cup) chopped hazelnuts or almondsdark chocolate, as…
Streusel Cake – Streuselkuchen
Streuselkuchen is a classic German yeast cake, also called crumb cake in English-speaking countries. Ingredients: 1 teaspoon sugar80 ml (⅓ cup) warm water1 tablespoon active dry yeast180 ml (¾ cup) milk1 tablespoon milk160 ml (⅔ cup) oil120 ml (½ cup) sugar or honey1 egg1 teaspoon saltzest from ½ lemon1 teaspoon…