15 Authentic German Desserts Perfect For Fall Baking

ByJennifer

Enjoy our collection of classic German desserts that at a bit of the old country back your kitchen. We’ve put together recipes that capture the warm, cozy flavors of the season, each one inspired by the traditions of Germany. From rich spices to rustic sweetness, these desserts create that inviting feeling we all look forward to as the days get cooler.

German Crumb Cake

Traditional German Crumb Cake (Streuselkuchen) recipe by Cheerful Cook.
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A slice of German Crumb Cake (Streuselkuchen) is the perfect afternoon snack. The cake has a light, airy texture with just enough sweetness and crunch from the jam, crumble, and almonds!

Get the Recipe: German Crumb Cake

German Apple Cake

German Apple Cake recipe by Cheerful Cook.
Photo Credit: Cheerful Cook.

Our traditional German Apple Cake (Apfelkuchen) with streusel topping is a dessert classic you’ll find all over Germany. And you don’t even have to travel further than your kitchen because you can make this delicious dessert at home.

Get the Recipe: German Apple Cake

German Cherry Crumb Cake – Kirschstreusel

German Cherry Crumb Cake recipe by Cheerful Cook.
Photo Credit: Cheerful Cook.

This German Cherry Coffee Cake recipe is based on the classic German dessert – Kirschstreusel. It is a moist and tender, easy coffee cake with cherries.

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Bee Sting Cake

Easy Bee Sting Cake recipe by Cheerful Cook.
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Bee Sting Cake is a tried and true German dessert cake recipe. It’s a light, airy cake with rich vanilla cream filling and crunchy almond topping.

Get the Recipe: Bee Sting Cake

German Lemon Sponge Cake

Glazed German Lemon Sheet Cake recipe by Cheerful Cook.
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Light and airy, sweet and moist this lemon-infused and glazed German Sponge Cake is incredibly delicious and also easy to make.

Get the Recipe: German Lemon Sponge Cake

German Butter Cake

Butterkuchen recipe by Cheerful Cook.
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Butterkuchen (German butter cake) is a timeless, old-fashioned dessert. This German cake is made with a rich blend of milk, sugar, yeast, eggs, and flour.

Get the Recipe: German Buttercake (Butterkuchen)

Spekulatius

Spekulatius recipe by Cheerful Cook.
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Speklatius are buttery German shortbread cookies made with gently warming spices. Perfect for snacking during the holidays.

Get the Recipe: Spekulatius

Old-Fashioned German Raisin Bread

Irish raisin bread with butter on a white plate.
Photo Credit: Cheerful Cook.

Indulge in the inviting aroma of homemade Raisin Bread – warm, fluffy, and tender. This treat is easy to make using a few simple ingredients!

Get the Recipe: Old-Fashioned German Raisin Bread

Vanillekipferl

German Vanillekipferl (English: German Crescent CookieS) recipe by Cheerful Cook.
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Meet your new favorite German Cookies! Vanillekipferl (also known as Almond Crescent Cookies) will simply melt in your mouth.

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German Strawberry Torte

A slice of strawberry cheesecake on a fork.
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Strawberry Torte is a delicious, classic German sponge cake with a creamy pudding layer and topped with glazed strawberries.

Get the Recipe: German Strawberry Torte

German Cheesecake

German Cheesecake recipe by Cheerful Cook.
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Our traditional German Cheesecake (Käsekuchen) has a crunchy crust, a rich, creamy filling full of sweet and tangy flavors, and a melt-in-your-mouth texture.

Get the Recipe: German Cheesecake

German Apple Pancakes (Apfelpfannkuchen)

German Apple Pancake recipe by Cheerful Cook.
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This classic German recipe has all the essentials – eggs, milk, flour, apples, and a dash of cinnamon. So get ready for a fantastic meal!

Get the Recipe: Apple Pancakes

German Cherry Bundt Cake

German Cherry Bundt Cake recipe by Cheerful Cook.
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This Cherry Pound Cake is simple to make, elegant to serve, and deliciously buttery, moist, and melt-in-your-mouth goodness.

Get the Recipe: German Cherry Bundt Cake

Mulled Wine Cake – Glühweinkuchen

A pink bundt cake on a white plate.
Photo Credit: Cheerful Cook.

German Mulled Wine Cake combines the best flavors of the holiday season in one delicious cake. Perfect to celebrate the season.

Get the Recipe: Mulled Wine Cake

German Cinnamon Stars (Zimtsterne)

Zimtsterne: German Cinnamon Stars recipe by Christina’s Cucina.
Photo Credit: Christina’s Cucina.

Zimtsterne, or German Cinnamon Stars, are a light, gluten free cookie which make fabulous culinary gifts and keep for weeks.

Get the Recipe: German Cinnamon Stars (Zimtsterne)

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