Baumkuchen — the King of Cakes!

May 11, 2023May 11, 20230 17
How to Make Baumkuchen -- the King of Cakes!
in Dessert

Prep

30 min

Cook

60 min

Ready In

90 min

Level

Difficult

Rating

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Ingredients

1 cup butter , room temperature
3/4 cup sugar
8 eggs ( separated )
2 tablespoons dark rum
1 lemon zest
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup minced almonds
1 cup flour , mixed with
2 tablespoons flour , mixed with
1 cup cornstarch
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1/2 cup apricot jam , melted
almond paste ( optional )
powdered sugar ( optional )
chocolate icing ( optional )

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
8-10
Calories
420
Sugar
23g
Fat
23g
Baumkuchen is a traditional German cake that is known as the "King of Cakes" due to its elaborate preparation and unique appearance. The cake is made by layering batter on a spit and rotating it over a flame to cook each layer, resulting in a cylindrical cake with a beautiful pattern when sliced. Baumkuchen is often served at weddings, Christmas, and other special occasions, and is a popular dessert in Germany and Japan. It can be enjoyed on its own or accompanied by ice cream or whipped cream.

Instructions

1.Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C)
2.In a large bowl, beat the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
3.Gradually add in the egg yolks, dark rum, lemon zest, and salt, continuing to mix until well combined.
4.In a separate bowl, beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form.
5.Fold in the egg whites and minced almonds to the butter mixture.
6.Gradually stir in the flour and cornstarch mixture until well combined.
7.Grease a 9-inch round cake pan and line the bottom with parchment paper.
8.Spread a thin layer of the batter on the bottom of the pan and bake for 3-5 minutes or until lightly golden brown.
9.Repeat this process, spreading a thin layer of batter over the previous layer, until the batter is used up.
10.Once the cake has cooled, brush the top with melted apricot jam.
11.If desired, spread a layer of almond paste over the cake and dust with powdered sugar or chocolate icing.

PROS

Baumkuchen is a delicious and unique cake that is perfect for special occasions and celebrations.

The layers of cake give it a delicate texture, while the apricot jam adds a touch of sweetness.

Almond paste and chocolate icing can be added for extra flavor and visual appeal.

CONS

Baumkuchen can be time-consuming and requires skill and patience to make.

The cake can be expensive to make due to the amount of ingredients and time involved.

It is a high-calorie and high-fat food, and should be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Although Baumkuchen is not particularly healthy, it does contain almonds and eggs, which are good sources of protein.
Almonds are also high in fiber and healthy fats, while eggs contain important nutrients such as vitamin D and B12.

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