If you were lucky enough to grow up enjoying desserts made by Oma, then you know just how fantastic German desserts can be. Some of the classics include crisp apple strudel, fragrant spice cookies, decadent Black Forest cake, sweet crumb cake, and more. Just talking about it is enough to make anyone hungry!
But even if you didn't grow up with these desserts, there's still so much to love about them. We've collected a few of our very favorite German dessert recipes here to share with you. As a bonus, most of these are really easy to make! Oma may have enjoyed spending all day in the kitchen making these desserts, but we're sure she wouldn't mind if you saved a little time. If you really want to spend all day cooking, just make more than one of these recipes!
Pfeffernusse Spice Cookies
With a name like "Pfeffernusse," these cookies are just too charming to pass up. This is one of our favorite German cookie recipes, because it makes a lot of delicious, bite-sized cookies. The flavors are also incredible, with plenty of sweet spice flavor and a dusting of confectioner's sugar to balance it all out. This is one of those traditional German desserts that's perfect for a casual occasion or the holidays.
Crumb cakes are a mainstay among German desserts, and this recipe is one we're crazy for. Bright, juicy blueberries are suspended in fluffy cake and covered in a generous crumb topping. You can enjoy this cake for dessert or breakfast (we recommend both).
Mom's German Apple Cobbler
Apples are a popular ingredient in German desserts, and with this recipe it's easy to see why. The tart fruit is a perfect partner to crumbly cobbler topping. The whole dish just begs for a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Brunch Worthy Crumb Cake
We couldn't resist throwing another German crumb cake into the mix here. This delicious cake is packed with warm cinnamon flavor and sweet topping. It's an ideal recipe for brunch, but you can definitely serve it for breakfast, dessert, or a snack (this is really an anytime German cake recipe).
Elegant Black Forest Cake
Black Forest cake is such a great name for a dessert, and it's good that its flavors are more than worthy of such a fun moniker! This Black Forest cake recipe is overflowing with cherry and chocolate flavor. The presentation is also terrific, with mounds of shaved chocolate on top. This is one German dessert recipe that you don't want to miss.
Perhaps the most traditional German dessert recipe, apple strudel is a classic for a reason. Biting into flaky pastry, with a satisfying crunch, is one of the best dessert experiences ever. Try our delicious German pastry recipe to create your own version of this all-time favorite.
German Apple Cake
This delicious apple cake is sweet, crumbly, and perfectly comforting. The layers of fruit and spice make it the perfect indulgent snack or dessert. We imagine it is incredible when served warm with a little vanilla ice cream on top, too! Plus, you won't believe how easy it is to make. It's official. You have no excuse not to make this delicious German apple cake!
Caramelized Apple German Pancake
If you've never had a German apple pancake before (sometimes called Dutch baby pancakes), you're in for a real treat. This delicious apple pancake is fluffy, golden, and filled with caramelized apple slices. Like some of the other recipes here, you can enjoy this for breakfast or dessert. You're sure to be pleased either way.
Authentic German Beesting Cake
If you like baked goods with melt-in-your-mouth texture, then you're going to adore this authentic German Beesting Cake. Made with layers of sweet, fluffy yeast dough and an unbelievably good vanilla pastry cream filling, you are sure to be on cloud nine. Did we mention the crispy, honey-drizzled topping? This cake, calledBienenstich in German, is one you'll make again and again.
German Dessert Recipe Trivia: German Chocolate Cake
Did you know that German chocolate cake isn't actually from Germany? The name comes from Sam German, a man who in the 19th century invented a type of sweet baking chocolate for the Baker's chocolate company. The cake was invented over 100 years later, when a Texas woman published a recipe using "German's chocolate" in her chocolate cake. The apostrophe was eventually dropped, and this American classic was born.
A strudel (/ˈstruːdəl/ STROO-dəl, German: [ˈʃtʁuːdl̩]) is a type of layered pastry with a filling that is usually sweet, but savoury fillings are also common. It became popular in the 18th century throughout the Habsburg Empire.
Desserts like chocolate soufflé are known to be challenging. Your chances of baking the ideal chocolate soufflé will increase if you carefully whisk and fold the meringue and wait patiently until the buzzer sounds before opening the oven. Meringues are sensitive to humidity, temperature, and movement.
Baumkuchen is not only the king of cakes but also the cake of kings. In 1843, King Friedrich Wilhelm IV of Prussia (see photo) visited the town of Salzwedel in Germany, which is famous for Baumkuchen.
Schwarzwälder Kirschtorte (known as Black Forest gâteau or Black Forest cake in other parts of the world) is something for which we can never thank the Germans enough.
The simplest dessert and one of the best are fruits because they are nutritious, appetizing, and easy to prepare and serve. Baked and soft custards vary in so many ways. Creamy, delicate, baked custards may be served in their baking cups or may be unmolded and served with fruit garnishes or with dessert sauces.
Fruit is served as it is. Peeling or slicing is the only preparation you'll have to do. Unlike the other choices, you'll need other ingredients and some preparation steps before you can serve it. Hence, fruits are considered the simplest dessert among the choices.
These are considered to be national dishes. Of all these regional and national dishes, Germany is most famous for Currywurst, sausages, pretzels and Black Forest Gateau, but as you can see, there is plenty more to German cuisine than just these.
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