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German Tree Cake (Baumkuchen)

Name: German Tree Cake (Baumkuchen)
Prep time: 60 min
Cook time: 120 min
Total time: 180 min
Yield: 16 Servings
Cuisine: International
Ingredients: 500.000 g butter; 500.000 g sugar; 10.000 eggs; 250.000 g plain flour; 250.000 g cornstarch; 1.000 TL vanilla extract; 1.000 pinch salt; 1.000 Zest of 1 lemon; 200.000 g dark chocolate for glaze

⚠ Gluten ⚠ Milk ⚠ Eggs

Deutscher Baumkuchen - Nahaufnahme eines Stücks mit sichtbarer Textur

Deutscher Baumkuchen - Alternative Ansicht in gemütlichem Setting

King of cakes - baked layer by layer on a spit for a unique ring pattern.

Contains the following allergens:

Gluten Milk Eggs

Preparation

60 min.

Baking Time

120 min.

Servings

Difficulty

Hard

Instructions

Beat butter and sugar until light and creamy

Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition

Gently fold in flour and cornstarch until just combined

Spread thin layers of batter on rotating spit under grill

Allow each layer to turn golden brown before adding the next

Cover the finished cake with melted dark chocolate

Ingredients

16 Servings

butter 500 g
sugar 500 g
eggs 10
plain flour 250 g
cornstarch 250 g
vanilla extract 1 TL
pinch salt 1
Zest of 1 lemon 1
dark chocolate for glaze 200 g

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Frequently asked questions

How many servings does German Tree Cake (Baumkuchen) make?

The recipe German Tree Cake (Baumkuchen) is designed for 16 servings. Use the portion calculator on this page to easily adjust the quantities.

How long does it take to make German Tree Cake (Baumkuchen)?

Preparation takes about 60 minutes and baking about 120 minutes – roughly 180 minutes in total.

How long does German Tree Cake (Baumkuchen) keep?

German Tree Cake (Baumkuchen) tastes best fresh. Well covered and stored in a cool place, the cake usually keeps for 2–3 days; many cakes can also be frozen.