Ingredients
No
5
Marzipan
150 gr
Cut soft butter into pieces
200 gr
powdered sugar
70 gr
Vanilla semen
1/2 Ask
Zucker
120 gr
00 flour
100 gr
For the icing
60 % dark chocolate
150 gr
Coconut beer
20 gr
You need them too
apricot jam
100 gr
Orange liqueur
20 ml
Butter for the mold
qb
Baumkuchen is a skewer cake of German origin, particularly popular in Japan, where it became popular at the beginning of the 20th century thanks to the chef Karl Juchheim.
Its name can be translated as “tree cake” because the interior of the cake – whose history is uncertain – is characterized by concentric rings, similar to those of a cut log. For its traditional preparation, a thin layer of dough is spread on a roller near a heat source and the process is repeated several times until the desired thickness is reached.
Our version is perfect for making at home, with no special equipment required: all you need is a 22-centimeter springform pan and a little patience.
Marzipan, eggs, butter, vanilla seeds and flour are used to make a dense and creamy dough, which is then rolled out in thin layers and cooked little by little in the cake tin in grill mode at 240°C.
Finally, everything is baked again for 20 minutes at 180°C. All you have to do is let the base cool, spread it with apricot jam and orange liqueur and cover it completely with a delicious glaze made from chocolate and coconut oil.
The result is a spectacular dessert that melts in your mouth and will win over your guests with its irresistible deliciousness. It is ideal to bring to the table as a happy ending to a meal , accompanied by a dollop of unsweetened whipped cream and a cup of espresso, or as a delicious snack along with a steaming infusion or hot chocolate. It can be kept in the fridge covered with cling film for a maximum of 3 days .
For best results, pay close attention to the cooking time of the base: each layer should stay in the oven for no more than 2 minutes, so that it becomes golden brown and fragrant.
If it is intended for children, you can replace the liquor with an equal amount of orange juice ; As for the coating, if you can’t find coconut oil, you can make a glaze with fresh cream and dark chocolate: this will keep it softer and more buttery, like a sort of ganache.
Learn how to make Baumkuchen with step-by-step instructions and tips. If you liked this recipe, try other popular split cakes like Hungarian Kurtoskalacs and try your hand at Dobos cake and Esterhazy cake.
How to prepare Baumkuchen
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