37+ Best German Desserts (Authentic & Tasty)

These German desserts are delicious and showcase the country's rich culinary tradition, that has been enjoyed for generations.

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• 1. Bavarian Cream Donuts
• 2. Black Forest Cake
• 3. Kalter Hund - German No Bake Biscuit Cake
• 4. German Bee Sting Cake
• 5. German Plum Cake
• 6. Donauwelle (Danube Wave Cake) / Schneewittchenkuchen
• 7. Käsekuchen (German Cheesecake)
• 8. Peach Kuchen
• 9. Haselnussmakronen, German Hazelnut macaroons
• 10. Bavarian Cream with Cherry Sauce
• 11. Rote Grütze (red berry pudding)
• 12. Dampfnudel (German sweet dumplings)
• 13. German Apple Pie
• 14. Nuss Torte (German Nut Cake)
• 15. German Apple Cake (Kuchen)
• 16. Sourdough Stollen
• 17. German Apple Pancakes
• 18. Pfeffernusse Cookies
• 19. Berliner - German Jam Doughnuts
• 20. Franzbrötchen – German Cinnamon Rolls
• 21. Rumkugeln - German Rum Balls
• 22. German Bethmännchen Marzipan Cookies
• 23. Baumkuchen (German Tree Cake)
• 24. Apple Strudel
• 25. Quarkbällchen (German Quark Balls with Cinnamon & Sugar)
• 26. German Puddingbrezel
• 27. Macadamia Cherry & Black Forest Cookie
• 28. German Cherry Cheesecake
• 29. German Almond Cookies with Marzipan
• 30. Prinzregententorte (German Layer Cake)
• 31. German Rum Balls
• 32. Spritzkuchen (German Crullers)
• 33. Strawberry Torte
• 34. Himbeer Schnecken – German Raspberry Pastries
• 35. German Apple Fritters
• 36. Nusszopf – Sweet German Nut Braid
• 37. Nussecken (German Nut Corners)
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1. Bavarian Cream Donuts

These Bavarian cream donuts are made with a soft and fluffy donut dough, rolled with sugar, and filled with decadent vanilla pastry cream.

2. Black Forest Cake

This black forest cake is made by layering moist chocolate cake layers with fresh cherries, cherry liquor, whipped cream, and topped with chocolate ganache.

3. Kalter Hund - German No Bake Biscuit Cake

Kalter Hund is a delicious German no-bake chocolate and biscuit cake that tastes amazing, and requires just a few minutes to put together!

4. German Bee Sting Cake

This delicious two-layer German Bee Sting Cake is made with soft and airy French brioche bread, filled with creamy vanilla pastry cream, and topped with crunchy honey-glazed almonds.

5. German Plum Cake

This German Plum Cake with buttery streusel topping is the perfect cake to bake with fresh summer fruit! It’s a tender coffee cake that’s easily made from scratch and will surely be a hit!!

6. Donauwelle (Danube Wave Cake) / Schneewittchenkuchen

Donauwelle (aka Schneewittchenkuchen or Snow White Cake) is a classic German cake with layers of vanilla and chocolate cake, sour cherries, buttercream, and chocolate.

7. Käsekuchen (German Cheesecake)

Käsekuchen (German Cheesecake) is a light, not-too-sweet but absolutely delicious dessert. It features a lovely shortbread crust and dense quark filling with hints of vanilla and lemon.

8. Peach Kuchen

Peach Kuchen is a delectable German peach cake made with either fresh or canned peaches. Simple custard cream and cake batter is baked together creating moist and delicious cake

9. Haselnussmakronen, German Hazelnut macaroons

Haselnussmakronen or German hazelnut macaroons are an incredibly easy, light and flavorful cookie. They’re naturally gluten and dairy free.

10. Bavarian Cream with Cherry Sauce

Similar to vanilla custard, Bavarian cream is a rich, silky-smooth, pudding-like dessert. Traditionally, it’s thickened with gelatin and lightened with whipped cream, and the end result is a perfectly balanced decadent, yet refreshing dessert.

11. Rote Grütze (red berry pudding)

Rote Grütze (rote gruetze) is a wonderfully simple and delicious German dessert that's a bit like a red berry pudding or compote. The mixture is packed with bright, juicy chunks of fruit and it pairs perfectly with vanilla sauce, cream or ice cream. No wonder its a summer favorite.

12. Dampfnudel (German sweet dumplings)

These gently sweet steamed dumplings are a bit like a sweet bread. They make a delicious dessert, especially served with the traditional vanilla sauce.

13. German Apple Pie

German Apple Pie is one of the easiest and creamiest apple pies I've ever baked. The filling is simply cinnamon and sugar-coated apples covered in cream and sprinkled with sugar.

14. Nuss Torte (German Nut Cake)

Nuss Torte (Nusstorte) is a delicious German nut cake that's light and delicate, similar to an Angel Food Cake. You'll only need a handful of ingredients, four to be exact, to prepare this heavenly cake!

15. German Apple Cake (Kuchen)

This authentic German kuchen is a soft, rustic cake filled with juicy apples. Make this impressive apple cake for a sweet fall dessert! Also known as Versunkener Apfelkuchen or German Kuchen, this is an easy and sweet rustic recipe treat to make from scratch.

16. Sourdough Stollen

Originally the 'food of German kings', Stollen is now enjoyed all over the world. Here, we are sharing our home-made naturally leavened Sourdough Stollen version, created without any commercial yeast. Generously studded with rum-infused dried fruit and rolled with luxurious marzipan.

17. German Apple Pancakes

Light and airy German Apple Pancake is a delicious twist on the usual puff pancake or Dutch baby recipe! This simple recipe makes a German pancake topped with caramelized apples.

18. Pfeffernusse Cookies

Pfeffernusse cookies are a traditional German Christmas cookie. These German spice cookies are made with molasses, warm spices, and a pinch of white pepper.

19. Berliner - German Jam Doughnuts

These soft, fluffy, and incredibly delicious German Jam Doughnuts, also known as Berliner, are fried to a crisp, filled with jam, and dusted with icing sugar.

20. Franzbrötchen – German Cinnamon Rolls

Franzbrötchen is a sweet cinnamon sugar-filled pastry roll native to Hamburg, Germany. Think of it as the lovechild of a croissant and a cinnamon bun. Traditionally, it’s made using a laminated pastry dough.

21. Rumkugeln - German Rum Balls

Rumkugeln German rum balls are tasty truffles that blend the rich flavors of chocolate and rum, and are a bite-sized piece of holiday heaven.

22. German Bethmännchen Marzipan Cookies

This traditional recipe for Bethmännchen marzipan cookies is one of the most famous German Christmas cookies. The outside is firm and crisp, the inside is chewy, and they're studded with three crunchy almonds. Gluten-free.

23. Baumkuchen (German Tree Cake)

Baumkuchen is a unique and impressive German cake, made by broiling many thin layers of batter, which resembles the age rings in a tree trunk when it's cut. The delicate almond flavor of the cake is enhanced with a rich chocolate glaze.

24. Apple Strudel

This Apple Strudel recipe (Apfelstrudel in German) is easier than it seems and so much fun to make. And the resulting strudel is a delicious, festive dessert just like the ones you would get in Austria or Germany filled with sweet, spiced apples and raisins in a flaky crust that everyone will love!

25. Quarkbällchen (German Quark Balls with Cinnamon & Sugar)

Served warm and rolled in cinnamon sugar, these German Quark Balls (called Quarkbällchen in German) are lightly crunchy on the outside and soft and tender on the inside.

26. German Puddingbrezel

A buttery Danish filled with sweet vanilla pudding, the puddingbrezel is one of a kind. Learn how to make this pretzel-shaped pastry.

27. Macadamia Cherry & Black Forest Cookie

Two creative variations of my tried and tested recipe for Spitzbuben Cookies – traditional German Christmas Cookies. Tender and buttery Macadamia Cherry Spitzbuben and Boozy Black Forest Spitzbuben. The best sandwich cookie you’ll ever have!

28. German Cherry Cheesecake

German Cherry Cheesecake – an authentic German Cake recipe with sour cherries and sour cream. Try this simple and easy German Baking recipe. 

29. German Almond Cookies with Marzipan

These German Almond Cookies are perfect for Christmas! Tender shortcrust pastry meets marzipan and meringue. No cookie cutters needed for making this traditional German Christmas Cookie recipe!

30. Prinzregententorte (German Layer Cake)

Prinzregententorte is a traditional German layer cake consisting of eight layers of fluffy Genoise Sponge sandwiched with a smooth, creamy Chocolate German Buttercream and topped with a poured chocolate ganache.

31. German Rum Balls

Learn how to make traditional German Rum Balls from scratch using this easy authentic rumkugeln recipe. The perfect addition to any Christmas cookie tray and a delicious post-dinner treat. 

32. Spritzkuchen (German Crullers)

A recipe for Spritzkuchen (German Crullers)! Piped circled of dough are fried until golden, then coated in a sweet glaze. 

33. Strawberry Torte

Strawberry Torte is a delicious, classic German sponge cake with a creamy pudding layer and topped with glazed strawberries.

34. Himbeer Schnecken – German Raspberry Pastries

Himbeer Schnecken are sweet and tart swirled buns, filled with raspberries and sugar! Based on the more traditional Johannisbeer (red currant) schnecken these are perfect for breakfast or with your afternoon coffee.

35. German Apple Fritters

These easy German apple fritters come from my great grandmother's 1910 Gold Medal Flour cookbook. You'll love this simple vintage dessert!

36. Nusszopf – Sweet German Nut Braid

Classic German Nusszopf is a yeasted bread simply braided with fresh marzipan and a thin glaze. This nut braid takes it up a notch with the additions of ground hazelnuts as well as pecans to give a little extra nuttiness and texture to the bread.

37. Nussecken (German Nut Corners)

If you are a fan of hazelnuts and chocolate, then this Nussecken recipe is for you! Triangles of tender buttery shortbread base topped with a caramelized hazelnut layer are dipped in melted chocolate to make these popular German nut triangles.

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