German Baking

The inspiration for this Pear Cardamom Caramel Tart in a Marzipan Streusel Crust is a Lang Chocolates Recipe challenge. The challenge is to …

This is my first attempt a creating October Gingerbread hearts or Lebkuchenherz. The Oktoberfest in Munich is rife with stands selling these …

Apple honey Whiskey Streusel Tart recipes come from strange places. this one came out of a chance meeting at a mermaid party.  This …

Oktoberfest in Munich opens tomorrow. Even though I have attended the fest 17 or 18 times (I lost count) and was in …

The love child of a plum and an apricot, plumcots possess a unique sweet-sour flavor and are oh so pretty on top …

The cake is a cinch to make. First, mix up an easy batter, then coat the apple slices. Finally, layer them in …

I had no any idea why the world has declared war on the word “moist”.  So many people shudder, squirm and gag …

Who has returned to baking in the new year? Raising my hand here with this luscious Baked Apple Nutella Chocolate Cake. I’m back …

We’re in minus degrees here in my part of the USA. The freezing temperatures are what inspired these cute polar bear claw cookies. The …

In what seems like eons ago, I remember on one of my first Christmas time trips to Germany ogling zimtsterne / cinnamon …

My first round of photos for this Apple Chestnut Bundt Cake was a disaster. The photos were not great.  However, I made …

This Pumpkin Goat Cheese Honey Flammkuchen with Rosemary Crust recipe is completely unrecognizable from the lovely traditional flammkuchen (flame cake). Flammkuchen is …

These Rote Grütze Sticky Rolls have a bit of history. Years ago, when I first started traveling to Bavaria for work, one …

I’m all for quick and easy desserts for summer weekends. Whether it be drop-bys or previously invited guests, our deck is usually …

I am not going to lie. This Cherry Poppy Seed Streusel Cake is a production. There are 5 different elements to create …

Those of you who have been stressing and sweating it out in the kitchen right up until the big meal, raise your …

How cute are these Lucky Pig Star Anise Rolls for your New Year’s dinner or brunch table? Let’s face it, 2016 has …

I found this Advent Calendar Linzer Cookies idea in a German cooking magazine. As soon as I saw them, I started planning …

The only thing I love more than a cookie exchange is busting out the disco dust to decorate baked goods. Participating in …

I’ve been eying pumpkin strudel recipes, both savory and sweet in German cooking magazines for years. It was time to try my …