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Known as the "King of Cakes" the '''Baumkuchen''' is a [[German]] layered cake, usually enjoyed at [[Christmas]] time. Usually encased in a chocolate shell |
Known as the "King of Cakes" the '''Baumkuchen''' is a [[German]] layered cake, usually enjoyed at [[Christmas]] time. Usually encased in a delicate chocolate shell, the cake has a light but firm texture and is almond flavored. When cut, the cake reveals the characteristic golden rings that give it it's name, '''Baumkuchen''' or translated literally, "Tree Cake". To get the ring effect, a thin layer of batter is brushed evenly onto a spit and allowed to bake until golden. The most skilled baker will repeat this process numerous times. Some bakers have been known to create 3 foot long '''Baumkuchens''' consisting of 25 layers and weighing over 100 lbs.! |
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The cake requires some level of skill to bake and can get messy if made in the traditional way (on a spit), however, modified recipes using pans do exist. One such recipe resides is available at germany-info.org [http://www.germany-info.org]. |
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Revision as of 21:16, 15 December 2004
Known as the "King of Cakes" the Baumkuchen is a German layered cake, usually enjoyed at Christmas time. Usually encased in a delicate chocolate shell, the cake has a light but firm texture and is almond flavored. When cut, the cake reveals the characteristic golden rings that give it it's name, Baumkuchen or translated literally, "Tree Cake". To get the ring effect, a thin layer of batter is brushed evenly onto a spit and allowed to bake until golden. The most skilled baker will repeat this process numerous times. Some bakers have been known to create 3 foot long Baumkuchens consisting of 25 layers and weighing over 100 lbs.!
The cake requires some level of skill to bake and can get messy if made in the traditional way (on a spit), however, modified recipes using pans do exist. One such recipe resides is available at germany-info.org [1].