Description
This Baumkuchen recipe creates a beautiful German Tree Cake with signature layers using a simple oven broiler method.
Ingredients
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- 200 g (1 cup) butter
- 200 g (1 cup) sugar
- 6 eggs (separated)
- 120 g (1 cup) flour
- 60 g (1/2 cup) cornstarch
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 150 g (1/2 cup) apricot jam
- 200 g (7 oz) dark chocolate
Instructions
- Prepare the pan. Line and grease your springform pan carefully to ensure easy removal later.
- Cream butter and sugar. Beat until light and fluffy. This step builds the base texture of the cake.
- Add egg yolks slowly. Mix one at a time to keep the batter smooth and stable.
- Combine dry ingredients. Add flour and cornstarch gradually to avoid lumps.
- Whip egg whites. Beat until soft peaks form. This helps lighten the batter.
- Fold gently. Carefully fold egg whites into the batter to keep air inside.
- Spread thin layers. Use a small amount of batter and spread evenly in the pan.
- Broil each layer. Cook until golden before adding the next layer. Repeat until done.
- Cool completely. Let the cake rest before removing it from the pan.
- Add jam and glaze. Brush with warm jam and finish with melted chocolate for a smooth coating.
Notes
This baumkuchen recipe oven method is designed to be foolproof. Always keep your layers thin and even for the best results. If your layers brown too quickly, move the rack slightly lower.
Take your time during the layering process. The beauty of Baumkuchen comes from patience. If you follow each step carefully, your cake will turn out perfectly with defined rings and a delicious flavor.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: German
Nutrition
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 25g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g