If you're looking for an authentic marzipan recipe that's easy to make, is much cheaper than store-bought, and tastes absolutely phenomenal, you've come to the right place! This homemade marzipan is naturally gluten-free and can easily be made vegan. Use this homemade marzipan to make our Cherry Marzipan Streusel Cake, Pineapple Cake, Marzipan Truffles, and traditional … Continue reading →
Search Results for: marzipan
Marzipankartoffeln (Marzipan Potatoes)
Marzipan potatoes, known as Marzipankartoffeln, are a favorite treat in Germany, especially during the Christmas season. Make your own with this Marzipankartoffeln recipe - they're super easy, super delicious, and make the cutest gifts! What Are Marzipankartoffeln? Move over cookie dough and marzipan lovers unite! Those of you who have been making my homemade … Continue reading →
Cherry Marzipan Streusel Cake
With a super tender, moist crumb filled with sweet, plump cherries and generously dotted with heavenly marzipan, this Cherry Marzipan Streusel Cake will win you over after the first bite! Don't skip over this recipe if you're thinking, "Dang it, I don't have marzipan and it's too expensive to buy." I have the perfect solution for you! I'm including my super-duper … Continue reading →
Pistachio Marzipan
Get ready to fall utterly in love with this incredible Pistachio Marzipan! A beautiful green and positively bursting with flavor, this pistachio marzipan recipe takes all of 5 minutes to make! That's FIVE minutes away from pure heaven! There are essentially two ways to make pistachio marzipan: With 100% pistachios or with a combination of pistachios and almonds. … Continue reading →
Marzipan Truffles
These Marzipan Truffles are super easy to make and are the perfect gifts for your family and friends! And you can get even more creative with your dipping and decorating skills! Chocolate covered marzipan is practically a staple confection in Germany, especially during the holidays when the variety increases even more. Growing up in Germany I would often grab some … Continue reading →
Pineapple Cake with Marzipan
Pineapple pairs with marzipan in this chocolate glazed cake for a truly delicious flavor combination! And don't worry about where to find marzipan because we've got you covered with a recipe for super easy and phenomenal homemade marzipan! This Pineapple Cake recipe is easy to make and is sure to become a new hit in your home! This Pineapple Cake with Marzipan is … Continue reading →
Bethmännchen (German Marzipan Cookies)
An authentic German Bethmännchen recipe! Firm on the outside, chewy on the inside, and packed with marzipan, these traditional German marzipan Christmas cookies are absolutely delicious! What are Bethmännchen? One of the most famous and beloved of all German Christmas cookies, Bethmännchen have been a favorite for almost 200 years.  With a firm exterior and … Continue reading →
Limoncello Cake
This limoncello cake is a celebration of citrusy sunshine and a delightful way to indulge your sweet tooth! Made with limoncello, fresh lemon zest, and lemon extract along with a limoncello glaze, this cake gets FOUR doses of lemon flavor because, really, can you have too much lemon? Bake it in a beautiful Bundt mold, turn it into a layer cake or sheet cake, or bake it … Continue reading →
Old Fashioned Carrot Cake
Tender, moist and rich with that wonderfully nostalgic flavor of yesteryear! We use a secret method that makes this cake EXTRA moist! This Old Fashioned Carrot Cake recipe is simple to make and is simply perfect! For more unforgettably delicious cakes be sure to also try our Peanut Butter Cake, Caramel Pear Walnut Cake, and French Almond Plum Cake! And for our gluten … Continue reading →
Best Gluten Free Carrot Cake
This Gluten Free Carrot Cake recipe is made with toasted coconut and crushed pineapple and the crumb is so wonderfully tender and moist, your guests will never guess it's gluten free! Use any decorations of your choice or make our super easy homemade marzipan to make these quick and adorable marzipan carrots! For more delicious gluten free goodies be sure to try our … Continue reading →
German Plum Cake (Zwetschgenkuchen)
This authentic German Plum Cake recipe, known as Zwetschgenkuchen or Zwetschgendatschi, is made just the way you know and love it from Germany! A yeast-based cake with juicy plums and a sweet streusel topping, this extraordinarily delicious cake is one of my very favorites and is the way my Mutti and Oma made it! For more fruity German cakes be sure to also try our … Continue reading →
BEST Peanut Butter Cake
This Peanut Butter Cake recipe is simply THE BEST EVER! But don't take our word for it, check out all the rave reviews and then experience this cake for yourself! The ultimate cake for peanut butter lovers, both the cake and the frosting are positively LOADED with peanut butter flavor! Craving more cake? Be sure to try our popular Old Fashioned Carrot Cake, French … Continue reading →
German Apple Cake (Apfelkuchen)
There is nothing more classic German than homemade Apfelkuchen.  This old-fashioned German apple cake recipe combines simple but quality ingredients to produce a deliciously moist apple cake that will take you down memory lane! Craving more German fruity cakes? Be sure to try our German Plum Cake, German Rhubarb Streusel Cake, Pineapple Cake and Apple … Continue reading →
Authentic Hutzelbrot (German Fruit and Nut Bread)
An very traditional and rustic recipe, this old-fashioned German fruit and nut bread is deliciously dense, chewy, moist and flavorful. This authentic Hutzelbrot recipe is a labor of love that's worth every effort! What is Hutzelbrot? This is a very old-fashioned, very rustic bread from where I grew up in the Swabia region of southern Germany. Schwäbischer … Continue reading →
White Chocolate Cranberry Pistachio Cookies
These white chocolate, cranberry, pistachio cookies feature the three traditional Christmas colors all wrapped into one incredibly delicious bite! The cranberries can also be substituted with dried cherries for a delicious variation. White chocolate, cranberry and pistachio cookies.....the three traditional Christmas colors wrapped into one incredibly delicious … Continue reading →
Kokosmakronen (German Coconut Macaroons)
A traditional Kokosmakronen recipe, the beloved coconut cookies enjoyed all year round but especially at Christmas time. These German coconut macaroons are delightfully chewy on the inside, slightly crispy and golden on the outside, and bursting with the delicious flavor of toasted coconut! What are Kokosmakronen? Kokosmakronen are German coconut macaroons, a type … Continue reading →
Fig and Hazelnut Tea Cake with Orange Glaze
Combining culinary influences from England, Germany and Italy, this tea cake features figs, hazelnuts, orange, and anise for a beautiful Old World flavor. Wonderfully fragrant and a pure delight for the taste buds, this Fig and Hazelnut Tea Cake with Orange Glaze is unique and memorable and is sure to become a favorite! This cake combines some influences of … Continue reading →
Zimtsterne (German Cinnamon Stars)
Among the most popular and beloved traditional German Christmas cookies, the holidays simply aren't the same without Zimtsterne! Wonderfully fragrant and flavorful with a fabulous texture, this authentic Zimtsterne recipe will guide you through step-by-step to ensure your success in creating these delicious German cinnamon star cookies! It's that time of year to … Continue reading →
Vanillekipferl (Austrian Vanilla Crescent Cookies)
Buttery, vanilla-infused and delicately crumbly with an almost melt-in-your-mouth texture, these Austrian vanilla crescent cookies will thoroughly win you over! A traditional Vanillekipferl recipe, the way my Oma and Mutti made them! For more favorite Austrian and German Christmas cookies be sure to try our Pfeffernüsse, Zimtsterne, Springerle, and Speculoos! What … Continue reading →
Traditional Gugelhupf (Kugelhopf)
Combining the delicious flavors of lemon, rum, raisins, almonds and butter in a wonderfully fragrant yeasted cake, look no further for a thoroughly traditional Gugelhupf recipe! Also known as Kugelhopf, this special cake has been known and loved for literally centuries throughout Germany, France, Austria and Switzerland. What is Gugelhupf? Gugelhupf, also known as … Continue reading →
Haselnussmakronen (German Hazelnut Macaroons)
Light, airy, and wonderfully chewy, these German hazelnut macaroons use just base ingredients: nuts, eggs and sugar. They're naturally gluten free and are super easy to make. A traditional Haselnussmakronen recipe for a beloved German Christmas cookie! What are Haselnussmakronen? Haselnussmakronen are a popular and traditional German cookie that is enjoyed … Continue reading →
Apple Strudel (Apfelstrudel)
One of the national dishes of Austria, Apfelstrudel (Apple Strudel) is a quintessential Austrian dessert featuring flaky pastry filled with apples and raisins and served with vanilla sauce or ice cream. Here is a traditional apple strudel recipe you can make in your own kitchen and imagine you're in Vienna or the Austrian Alps with every delicious mouthful! For more … Continue reading →
Kaiserschmarrn (Austrian Torn Pancakes)
The famous torn pancakes originating in Austria and enjoyed throughout Bavaria, this traditional Kaiserschmarrn recipe features pillowy soft torn pieces of pancakes studded with rum-soaked raisins (optional) and served with powdered sugar and your choice of fruit preserves, berry jam or applesauce! For more fruity Austrian and German favorites be sure try our Apple … Continue reading →
BEST Authentic Pfeffernüsse
One of Germany's most popular and beloved Christmas treats, these spiced and iced cookies are simply delightful! A thoroughly authentic and incredibly delicious Pfeffernusse recipe that will bring back fond memories or help create new Christmas traditions! What Are Pfeffernüsse? The Netherlands and Germany enjoy a similar cookie in the month of December.  Known as … Continue reading →
Pandoro (Verona Christmas Bread)
The famous star-shaped sweet Christmas bread from Verona, Italy! This traditional pandoro recipe takes some time to make but the effort is well worth it to enjoy this delicate vanilla-infused cake-like bread with its beautiful appearance, delicious flavor, and wonderful texture! What is Pandoro? Pandoro, translated as "golden bread", is an Italian vanilla-infused … Continue reading →
Authentic German Lebkuchen
Dating back to the 14th century in Nuremberg, Germany, Elisenlebkuchen have stood the test of time as one of Germany's most popular and beloved of all Christmas treats! You'll fall in love with this authentic German Lebkuchen recipe! Having grown up in Germany it's the Christmas season when I get the most homesick. The snowy landscapes, the decorations, the … Continue reading →
BEST Authentic Stollen (German Christmas Bread)
German Stollen have been around for nearly 700 years and are prized throughout the world as one of the most famous and beloved of all Christmas pastries.  Your search for the BEST authentic German Stollen recipe has ended: Flaky, moist, and divinely flavorful, these homemade German Christmas Stollen are INCREDIBLE! For more traditional German Christmas recipes be sure … Continue reading →
Panettone (Italian Christmas Bread)
Soft, light, chewy, fruity and wonderfully fragrant, Panettone is Italy's world famous sweet bread that is traditionally enjoyed for Christmas and New Year. But you don't have to limit yourself, with this traditional Panettone recipe you can enjoy this scrumptious treat all year long! Panettone is synonymous with an Italian Christmas. Indeed, the two have gone … Continue reading →
Key Lime Pie
The official pie of Florida, Key Lime Pie has been a quintessential dessert for generations. Created over a century ago, this beloved pie has since become popular all over the world. This Key Lime Pie recipe is easy to make, incorporates a double dose of lime flavor and the freshness of sour cream for a truly memorable dessert eating experience! I LOVE key lime … Continue reading →
Heidesand (German Shortbread Cookies)
A thoroughly authentic Heidesand recipe, these classic German shortbread cookies are made with browned butter that gives them their distinguishing flavor. Delicately crumbly with a melt-in-your-mouth texture, they have remained a favorite throughout Germany during the Christmas holidays for generations! What is Heidesand? A traditional German Christmas treat, … Continue reading →
Rote Grütze (Red Berry Pudding)
The classic and beloved red berry pudding from Northern Germany, this traditional Rote Grütze recipe comes together in just minutes and is the perfect way to enjoy the fresh, sweet taste of summer! You can use fresh or frozen berries and any combination of varieties you have access to. Serve this Rote Gruetze with your choice of vanilla sauce, cream, whipped cream, or … Continue reading →
BEST Peach Crisp
Life is made sweeter with this BEST peach crisp recipe! You can make it in the slow cooker or in the oven - your choice - and we'll show you how to get perfect results either way! Crisps are one of my all-time favorite desserts.  Growing up my mom would make her famous apple crisp that had everyone clamoring for second helpings. And though cobblers and crumbles … Continue reading →
Strawberry Rhubarb Upside Down Cake
Featuring a heavenly combination of strawberries, rhubarb and a delicious caramel glaze, this Strawberry Rhubarb Upside Down Cake recipe is both fun to make and absolutely fabulous to eat! Our garden is bursting with rhubarb! Â We have about 6 large rhubarb plants, all of which were in desperate need of splitting earlier this Spring. Â After splitting them we ended up … Continue reading →
Caramel Pear Walnut Cake
Studded with juicy pears, topped with a rich and sticky caramel sauce with toasted walnuts, and featuring a wonderfully moist and tender crumb, this Caramel Pear Walnut Cake is mouthwateringly delicious! The creation of this cake resulted from two things: Â First and foremost, a massive craving for something sweet and secondly, I had two pears on the verge of death … Continue reading →
Homemade Mozartkugeln
The world famous chocolate confection that originated in Salzburg, Austria in 1890 in honor of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart! Filled with marzipan, pistachio and nougat, they are irresistibly delicious. This homemade Mozartkugel recipe will give you everything you need to create these incredibly decadent chocolates entirely from scratch! On frequent occasions my German … Continue reading →
German Nougat (Nuss-Nougat Rohmasse)
Nuss-Nougat Rohmasse is a popular German ingredient used as a filling for baking and confections. Featuring hazelnuts, chocolate and sugar, this German nougat recipe is easy to make and within minutes of prep time you'll have a phenomenal homemade version of that hard-to-find ingredient that's so intrinsic in many of your favorite German goodies! What is German … Continue reading →
Authentic Aachener Printen
This authentic Aachener Printen recipe yields those world famous German Lebkuchen (gingerbread) cookies that are richly spiced with deep caramel-like flavor notes! The city of Aachen, Germany is famous for at least a couple of reasons. It was the seat of Charlemagne's empire and is home to a UNESCO heritage site, the Aachener Cathedral, where Charlemagne is … Continue reading →
Authentic German Springerle
Springerle are German anise-flavored cookies that go back at least 700 years in their rich tradition as special gifts during the holidays and other celebrations. Delicately crispy-crunchy and a slightly chewy center, they're made with simple ingredients and are easy to make but absolutely require that you follow some key steps to achieving the right look, texture and … Continue reading →
German Rhubarb Streusel Cake
This delicious German rhubarb streusel cake recipe features a wonderful moist and tender crumb with the sweet and tangy flavor of fresh rhubarb. Delicious on its own, with whipped cream, vanilla ice cream, or vanilla sauce! I grew up in Germany eating rhubarb every year when it was in season. My mom would bring it home from the farmer's market and would make … Continue reading →
Cherry Barbecue Sauce
A deliciously flavorful and fruity cherry barbecue sauce you can enjoy on your grilled meats, chicken, burgers, pulled pork sandwiches, and used in any recipe that calls for barbecue sauce! What would you do with 75 pounds of cherries? That's what I picked up this past weekend: Three 25 lb boxes of plump, luscious bing cherries. I've been busy pitting and … Continue reading →