Ingredients with Measurements:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup maraschino cherries, chopped
- 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp lemon juice
Special equipment needed:
- 9x13 inch baking pan
- Electric mixer
- Piping bag
Step-by-step instructions:
1. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
2. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then add the vanilla extract.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with the milk, until everything is well combined.
6. Divide the batter in half, and stir the cocoa powder into one half.
7. Pour the vanilla batter into the prepared baking pan, and smooth it out evenly.
8. Sprinkle the chopped cherries over the vanilla batter.
9. Pour the chocolate batter over the cherries, and smooth it out evenly.
10. Sprinkle the chocolate chips over the chocolate batter.
11. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
12. Let the cake cool completely in the pan.
Cream Cheese Frosting:
1. In a mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth.
2. Gradually add the powdered sugar and lemon juice, and beat until well combined.
3. Transfer the frosting to a piping bag fitted with a star tip.
4. Pipe the frosting in a decorative pattern over the cooled cake.
5. Chill the cake in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Time:
Preparation time: 20 minutes
Cooking time: 30-35 minutes
Total time: 1 hour
5. Temperature:
350°F
Serving size:
12 servings
Nutritional information:
Calories: 320
Fat: 18g
Saturated Fat: 11g
Cholesterol: 75mg
Sodium: 140mg
Carbohydrates: 36g
Fiber: 1g
Sugar: 25g
Protein: 4g
Substitutions for ingredients:
- Maraschino cherries can be substituted with fresh cherries or canned cherry pie filling.
- Semisweet chocolate chips can be substituted with milk chocolate or dark chocolate chips.
- Cream cheese can be substituted with mascarpone cheese or whipped cream.
Variations:
- Add chopped nuts to the batter for added crunch.
- Use different fruit fillings, such as raspberry or blueberry, instead of cherries.
- Drizzle melted chocolate over the frosting for added decoration.
Tips and tricks:
- Make sure the butter is softened before creaming it with the sugar.
- Use a toothpick to check if the cake is done baking.
- Chill the cake before serving to allow the frosting to set.
Storage instructions:
Store the cake in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Reheating instructions:
Allow the cake to come to room temperature before serving.
Presentation ideas:
Serve the cake on a cake stand or platter, and garnish with fresh cherries or chocolate shavings.
Garnishes:
Fresh cherries, chocolate shavings, whipped cream, or chocolate drizzle.
Pairings:
Coffee, tea, or hot chocolate.
Suggested side dishes:
Fresh fruit salad or vanilla ice cream.
Troubleshooting advice:
- If the cake is dry, try adding more milk to the batter.
- If the cake is too moist, try reducing the amount of milk in the batter.
Food safety advice:
Make sure to properly store the cake in the refrigerator to prevent spoilage.
Food history:
Donauwelle Cake is a traditional German cake that originated in the 1950s. It is named after the Danube River, which flows through Germany and Austria.
Flavor profiles:
The cake has a rich chocolate and vanilla flavor, with a sweet and tangy cream cheese frosting.
Serving suggestions:
Serve the cake as a dessert or for a special occasion, such as a birthday or holiday.
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Region: German