My @thebrotbox just arrived, and it feels like a piece of Germany now here in the US. 🥹

These Brötchen and breads remind me so much of growing up in Germany—this is the kind of bread I missed the most when I moved here and is the real reason I started learning how to bake!

It’s the real deal: crusty on the outside, soft on the inside, made with slow fermentation, and quality ingredients .

Not only does it taste like home, it’s also better for your body—easier to digest, no preservatives, and so convenient.

Just warm it up and enjoy with butter, jam, or cheese… and you’re back in a German kitchen. 🥖🧈
I will also teach you Guys soon how to host a German breakfast 🫶🥨😋

You can get 10% off with my code RAVENCAKES, so you can try my favorite German products too. 💛this is an affiliate link-at no cost to you 🫶

Let me know what you’d try first — the Brötchen, the Pretzel Rolls… or all of it 😄👇

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🇩🇪✨ A Taste of Germany This Week! ✨

🥧 TONIGHT: Tart Making Class! @burlcofarmersmarket 
🍽️ Friday: German Dinner at the Deutscher Club of Clark 
🌸 Saturday: Linzer Cookie Class @kurlykurtosh (still space to register)
🍰 Wednesday: Tiramisu Baking Class – a few spots might still be open, message me!
🛒 Next Saturday (June 21st): I’ll be back at the Burlington County Farmers Market with a full lineup of fresh German cakes, tarts & pastries.

💬 Tell me in the comments: Which class or event are you coming to?
📌 Save this post to remember the dates!
📨 Tag a friend who needs a taste of real German baking!
Let’s keep traditions alive—one slice at a time. ❤️🇩🇪

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Try this easy homemade marzipan — ready in just 5 minutes! No cooking needed. Perfect for baking, decorating, or snacking.
✨ Ingredients:
* 245g almond flour 🌰
* 145g powdered sugar
* 7 drops bitter almond extract
* 3 tbsp water 💧
Mix everything until smooth. Wrap tightly in Saran Wrap and store at room temp. Keeps fresh for days!
💡 Pro Tip: Use it to cover cakes, roll into candies, or mold into shapes!
👉 Save this recipe for later & share with a friend who loves almond sweets!

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✨Use Code: LOVEGERMANFOOD to get 15%off for one stop German shop!

🍰Who knows this cake??

Actually last year on my birthday was the first time I had it and I was surprised how much I loved it. I think it’s because I thought it would be super sweet and usually I’m not a marshmallow fan…but this is the perfect combo of cream, sweet and tart from the yogurt.

Thank you @onestopgermanshop for the ingredients!

I’ll post some pictures and recipe tomorrow and this recipe will also be up on my website soon!

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I’ll share the recipes with some pictures tomorrow! ...

🤩Some fun updates:
Save the date for June 14 @kurlykurtosh …it will be a fun time, learn how to make Linzer cookies & eat unlimited chimney cakes😋

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I’m so excited to partner with @kurlykurtosh for a delicious, hands-on Linzer baking class—and you’re invited!

On Saturday, June 14th, I’ll be at Kurley in Nutley, NJ, teaching one of my most beloved German bakes: Linzer cookies! ✨

🤩And the best part: it will INCLUDE UNLIMITED chimney cake tasting. 🤩

These jam-filled beauties have been a part of my life since childhood—flaky, buttery, and filled with @bonnemaman_us jam.

Whether you’re a total baking beginner or someone who just loves European treats, this is a perfect way to spend your Saturday💛

📅 Date: Saturday, June 14
🕐 Time: 1:00 PM
📍 Location: Kurley – 74 E. Passaic Ave, Nutley, NJ 07110
🚗 Just 5 minutes off the Garden State Parkway (Exit 151: Watchung Ave/Montclair)
💵 Cost: Only $25 per person!
🎟️ Spots are limited – reserve yours now

Let’s bake something beautiful together. And yes—you’ll get to take home what you make! 🍓✨

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🎉 GERMAN GOODIES GIVEAWAY! 🇩🇪🍞

I’ve teamed up with @onestopgermanshop to bring you the ultimate box of cozy, delicious German favorites—and a few of my absolute favorite baking tools too! 💛

One lucky winner will receive:
🎁 A curated box of German treats from @onestopgermanshop
🛍️ A $25 gift card for the friend you tag
🧡 My must-have baking tools like a Danish whisk and a beeswax bread bag

✨To Enter you must do steps 1+2 the others are optional for more points .

1️⃣ Like this post
2️⃣ Follow @ravencakesbakery + @onestopgermanshop
3️⃣ Tag a friend who loves German food or baking (1 tag = 1 entry. More tags = more entries!)
4️⃣ Bonus: Share this post in your stories and tag us both for 5 extra entries!
📅 Giveaway ends Tuesday, June 4th
🎉 Winner will be drawn and announced that evening in my stories + DMs
📦 Open to U.S. residents only (shipping available within the U.S.)
Let’s share the joy of baking and our love for all things German! 🥨💕
Danke & viel Glück!

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🍰 German Butter Cake (Quark-Oil Dough Style) 🇩🇪

I made this cake today and wanted to share it with you — it’s soft, buttery, and topped with toasted almonds. So simple and quick to make!

📝 Save this recipe! It’s perfect when you need something fast and comforting.

✨ Dough (Quark-Öl-Teig):
* 300g Greek yogurt
* 7 tbsp sunflower oil
* 80g sugar
* 2 eggs
* 400g all-purpose flour
* 16g baking powder

I also tested it with lemon zest, but didn’t love the flavor — I’d leave it out next time!

✨ Topping:
* 100g heavy cream
* 120g butter
* 70g sugar (the original recipe used 150g, but that was too sweet for me)
* 2 tsp cinnamon
* 150g sliced almonds

🥣 Instructions:
1. Mix yogurt, oil, sugar, and eggs until smooth.
2. In a separate bowl, combine flour and baking powder, then mix into the wet ingredients. Knead briefly with a mixer or your hands.
3. Roll the dough out onto a parchment-lined baking sheet.
4. Brush with cream. Use the end of a wooden spoon to press holes into the dough.
5. Add small pieces of butter into the holes.
6. Mix sugar, cinnamon, and almonds, and sprinkle generously on top.
7. Bake at 350°F for 25–30 minutes, until golden and bubbly.

💡 Tip: This version skips the yeast, so it’s super quick — and still gives you that rich, comforting German Butter Caketaste.

👉 Have you made something like this before?
❤️ Save it & share with someone who loves nostalgic bakes!

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🍰 Rhabarberkuchen mit Baiser – A German Spring Favorite 🌸
Tart rhubarb, buttery batter, and fluffy meringue – this cake brings all the cozy spring vibes with a taste straight from Germany.

🇩🇪 Want more German recipes?
Comment “German Dessert” below and I’ll send more your way! 💌✨

🧁 Ingredients:
Batter:
• 250 g softened butter
• 180 g sugar
• 4 eggs
• 400 g flour
• 3 tsp baking powder
• 140 ml milk
• 600 g rhubarb, peeled and chopped into small pieces
Meringue:
• 3 egg whites
• 1 pinch salt
• 100 g sugar
👩‍🍳 Instructions:
Preheat your oven to 350°F. Line the bottom of a 12-inch round cake pan with parchment paper and lightly grease the sides. (A 10-inch pan works too—you’ll just have a little extra batter.)
Cream the butter and sugar until fluffy, then beat in the eggs one at a time. Mix the flour with baking powder and salt, and alternate adding this with the milk.
Fold in the peeled and chopped rhubarb, then pour the batter into your prepared pan and smooth the top.
Bake until the cake is mostly set—it should be light golden and starting to firm up. This usually takes around 30 minutes, but every oven is different.
While the cake bakes, beat the egg whites with a pinch of salt until soft peaks form. Gradually add the sugar and beat until stiff and glossy.
Once the cake is mostly baked, gently spread the meringue on top and return to the oven for another 20 minutes, or until the meringue is lightly golden.
Let it cool before removing from the pan and slicing. A perfect blend of tart, sweet, and soft – truly a slice of home! 💕

Recipe Inspiration from:
@backenmachtgluecklich.de
I did make a few changes but it’s a staple in our home.

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One of the most special German traditions is Kaffee und Kuchen — afternoon coffee and cake shared with others, no pressure, no fuss.
Today’s table?

– Two cakes from the same base, each with a twist 🍰
– A frozen cake I had leftover in the freezer ❄️
– Lidl’s store-bought pound cake @lidlus 
– And a box of fancy French pastries I forgot to bring to the market 😅

The prep? Quick.
The clean-up? Easy.

In Germany, guests often bring a dessert too — and the conversations just keep going. It’s a slow, shared moment of warmth.

There’s even a word for it: Gemütlichkeit — a deep sense of comfort, belonging, and togetherness.

If you love small traditions, baked goods with a story, and keeping culture alive in your own way… follow along 💛

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🫶Today, one of my amazing supporters brought me the most incredible cardamom bun. @screenwriter315

🇩🇪 I met more wonderful Germans who came just to support.

🌸I got gifted flowers by another amazing regular customer @lisapimanjonok

😋I got to taste some of the most amazing products from other vendors

👯I had amazing friends coming to help prep, and give their Saturday to sell with me @sophiemplummer

🫶 And I had many close friend come out to support and say hi

When I started my baking business, I had no idea that this would be the best part of it all…being part of an amazing community and the amount of love and support I have received from family and friends in every way!!

People ask what my favorite part of running a bakery is — it’s this.

The community. The connection. The people I now get to know.

If you love fresh bakes, good people, and seeing a dream grow from scratch, you’re in the right place 💛

👉 Follow for more behind-the-scenes of my German micro bakery
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