This blueberry kuchen recipe combines the best of German and American baking into one tasty breakfast treat. A Short History of German Baking in America During the nineteenth century, German immigrants left for the Americas at an astonishing rate. In the 1880s alone, some 1.5 million Germans emigrated to the United States. In total, some … Read more
Cake Confusion This pear cake recipe falls squarely between baking categories. It’s like a coffee cake in that it has a layer of moist cake topped with streusel. We like to eat coffee cakes for breakfast. It’s also buttery and rich enough that you might think of it more like a bar cookie or blondie. … Read more
Want to live dangerously and bake a cake simultaneously? Well, this apple crumb cake recipe will allow you to do both. Mickey’s Cake We also call this cake “Mickey’s Cake,” after the mischevious hero of Maurice Sendak’s In the Night Kitchen. This is because the cake is best baked the night before you plan to … Read more
This classic cinnamon streusel coffee cake recipe gets a nice nutty flavor from the browned butter. A Family Favorite! We’ve been on vacation all together with our families, which is really just an excuse to do massive amounts of baking at breakfast, lunch, and dinner. For breakfast, there’s been a steady rotation of treats, ranging … Read more