German Kuchen Recipe

Name: German Kuchen
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 package yeast or 1 cake; 1 pint milk warm; 1/2 cup shortening melted; 3/4 teaspoon salt; 1/2 cup sugar; 2 whole eggs beaten; 4 cups flour to make a sponge consistency; 1/4 cup warm water; 1 cup cream canned milk or 1 cup sour cream; 1 cup sugar; 2 eggs; 1 teaspoon vanilla; 1/2 teaspoon salt

Servings: persons

1 package yeast or 1 cake
1 pint milk warm
1/2 cup shortening melted
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup sugar
2 whole eggs beaten
4 cups flour to make a sponge consistency
1/4 cup warm water
1 cup cream canned milk or 1 cup sour cream
1 cup sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 teaspoon salt

1
Soften yeast in 1/4 cup warm water. Add to warm milk and beaten eggs, melted shortening, salt and sugar. Mix together then add the flour and mix well. Let rise about double in size, then you are ready to roll out.
2
Mix the above ingredients with a wire whip. You may add a sprinkle of cinnamon on top of fruit. Fruits to be used are stewed prunes, apricots, grapes, raisins or peaches. After dough is ready, roll out about pie crust thickness and put into pie pan as you would pie. Roll as many kuchens as you wish to bake, then set aside to rise again, about 1/2 hour. You are then ready to bake. Fill kuchen about 3/4 full with the custard filling, then lay fruit in one layer into the custard and sprinkle with cinnamon. Bake at 325 degrees until custard is set, about 3/4 of an hour.

1005

kcal

Calories

Fat

172

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.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 package yeast or 1 cake, 1 pint milk warm, 1/2 cup shortening melted, 3/4 teaspoon salt, and more.

Yes, German Kuchen falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

German Kuchen

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Variations & substitutions

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