German Birthday Cake Recipe

Name: German Birthday Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 c. flour; 1/4 c. powdered sugar; 1/2 c. sweet butter; 1/2 c. semisweet chocolate morsels; 2 eggs separated; 1/2 tsp. salt; 1/2 c. sugar; 1 tsp lemon juice; 1 tsp. grated orange peel; 1/2 c. sifted flour; 1/3 c. raspberry jam strained; 1/2 c. each fresh fruits such as sliced peaches, halved strawberries, seedles grapes, raspberries, and blueberries; 1/2 cup red currant jelly, melted; 11/2 tsp. Kirsch; 1 c. whipping cream; 2 Tblsp. powdered sugar

Servings: persons

1 c. flour
1/4 c. powdered sugar
1/2 c. sweet butter
1/2 c. semisweet chocolate morsels
2 eggs separated
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 c. sugar
1 tsp lemon juice
1 tsp. grated orange peel
1/2 c. sifted flour
1/3 c. raspberry jam strained
1/2 c. each fresh fruits such as sliced peaches, halved strawberries, seedles grapes, raspberries, and blueberries
1/2 cup red currant jelly, melted
11/2 tsp. Kirsch
1 c. whipping cream
2 Tblsp. powdered sugar

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["1. Mix 1 cup flour and 1/4 cup powered sugar in medium bowl: cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Press into bottom of buttered 9"" springform pan. Bake at 350 degrees until golden about 25 to 30 min. Remove from oven; sprinkle chocolate chips over top. Let stand 1 min; spread choc. with spatula. Cool buttercrust completely on wire rack. Remove cake from pan.", "2. While crust is cooling. Beat egg whites in small mixer bowl until soft peaks form. Beat in salt and granulated sugar 1 Tablespoon at a time; beat until stiff peaks form.", "3. Beat egg yolks in large mixer bowl until thick and lemon colored. Beat in lemon juice and orange peel. Fold in egg-white mixture. Fold in 1/2 cup flour. Pour into buttered paper lined 9"" springform pan. Bake until top is light brown and center springs back when touched. 25 to 30 min. Cool sponge cake; remove from pan.", "4. Place buttercrust chocolate side up on serving plate. Spread jam over chocolate 1/2 inch from border.", "5. Mix currant jelly and Kirsch; brush gently over fruits. Beat cream in small mixer bowl until soft peaks form: beat in 2 Tablsp. powdered sugar. Spoon cream into pastry bag fitted with 3/8"" star tip. Pipe cream vertically on side of cake to cover and in border around fruits. Pipe stars or rosettes in border for candle holders. Refrigerate until serving time."]

1363

kcal

Calories

Fat

187

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 c. flour, 1/4 c. powdered sugar, 1/2 c. sweet butter, 1/2 c. semisweet chocolate morsels, and more.

Yes, German Birthday Cake 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.

German Birthday Cake

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