Danube Waves Cake (Donauwellen Kuchen) Recipe

Name: Danube Waves Cake (Donauwellen Kuchen)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Cake; 1 1/4 cups unsalted butter, softened; 1 1/3 cups granulated sugar; 5 eggs; 3 cups cake flour; 3 teaspoons cocoa; 1 tablespoon milk; Filling; 1 (36 ounce) can tart cherries, pitted; 1/2 cup granulated sugar; 3 tablespoons cornstarch; Cream; 1 3/4 cups milk; 1 (4 ounce) package cook and serve vanilla pudding mix; 1/3 cup sugar; 1 cup unsalted butter, softened; Glaze; 4 ounces semisweet baking chocolate, melted

Servings: persons

Cake
1 1/4 cups unsalted butter, softened
1 1/3 cups granulated sugar
5 eggs
3 cups cake flour
3 teaspoons cocoa
1 tablespoon milk
Filling
1 (36 ounce) can tart cherries, pitted
1/2 cup granulated sugar
3 tablespoons cornstarch
Cream
1 3/4 cups milk
1 (4 ounce) package cook and serve vanilla pudding mix
1/3 cup sugar
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
Glaze
4 ounces semisweet baking chocolate, melted

1
Cake: Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
2
Grease a 12 x 8 pan.
3
Beat the butter, eggs and sugar together until sugar is dissolved.Add the flour.
4
Spread half of the batter into the pan.
5
Add cocoa and milk to remaining batter, mix well and spread over the top.
6
Bake for 30-40 minutes until done.
7
Let cool for approximately one hour.
8
For Filling: Drain the cherries, saving 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons of the juice.
9
Heat the juice, sugar and cornstarch slowly, stirring constantly.
10
Add the cherries.
11
When the mix has thickened, set aside to cool.
12
For Cream: Cook the pudding according to the package directions with the milk and sugar Let cool to room temperature.
13
Beat the butter until creamy and add the pudding spoon by spoon while beating Let rest a few minutes.
14
Assembly: Spread the cherry mix on top of the cake and cover with the cream.
15
Drizzle melted chocolate over the top.

2187

kcal

Calories

129

Fat

217

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Cake, 1 1/4 cups unsalted butter, softened, 1 1/3 cups granulated sugar, 5 eggs, and more.

Yes, Danube Waves Cake (Donauwellen Kuchen) falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

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Danube Waves Cake (Donauwellen Kuchen)

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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