Claudia Martinez
German Fruit Cake Recipe.
Recipe for German Fruit Cake
Obstkuchen Obsttorte, a traditional German fruit cake, is the subject. The cake's foundation is incredibly soft, and it's topped with whipped cream icing prepared from special ingredients and glazed berries.
Servings 8 slices
Calories 281kcal
Cost $10-$12
Ingredients
spongy dessert:
- One-half teaspoon of vanilla extract
- A half-teaspoon of baking powder
- Granulated sugar, 1/2 cup
- all-purpose flour, half a cup
- 3 big, room-temperature eggs
Regarding fruit and glaze:
- 1 1/2 teaspoons of hot water and 3 tablespoons of seedless raspberry jam
- 12 ounces of mixed berries
For stable whipped cream freezing:
- milk, to desired consistency, or two teaspoons
- 3 teaspoons of sugar powder
- White chocolate powder for rapid use in 4 teaspoons (45 g)
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream, frozen
Instructions
Making the Sponge Cake:
- Set the oven to 350°F and line a 9" round cake pan with parchment paper (or springform pan). To chill, put a large mixing basin in the freezer. Whipping cream will be simpler to beat if you use a refrigerated mixing bowl.
- Add three eggs to the bowl of your mixer, and whisk them for one minute on high speed. Add sugar gradually and beat for a further 8 minutes. When you lift the whisk, it should be beaten and create a thick ribbon.
- Mix 1/2 cup flour and 1/2 tsp baking powder in a separate dish, and then sprinkle the mixture into the beaten eggs in thirds, mixing between each addition. Just combine in 1/2 teaspoon vanilla (do not overmix).
- Bake for 25 minutes at 350°F. Allow cake to cool in pan for three minutes, then loosen from pan by running a thin spatula along the sides. Remove parchment paper, invert cake onto a wire rack, and allow to cool fully to room temperature.
Creating Fruit Glaze:
- 3 Tbsp raspberry jam and 1 1/2 Tbsp hot water should be mixed thoroughly in a measuring cup. Heat the glaze just enough to loosen it up if it appears lumpy.
How to Make Whipped Cream That Is Stabilized:
- Add 1 cup of heavy whipping cream to the cooled mixing bowl and beat for 1-2 minutes at high speed, just until firm peaks form.
- Add 4 Tbsp instant pudding and 3 Tbsp powdered sugar, mixing after each addition of 1 Tbsp of each. until thoroughly combined, beat at a medium-high pace. Add milk, 1/2 tablespoon at a time, if frosting looks too thick (I added 2 Tbsp milk). Beat until frosting is creamy and the pudding mix has completely dissolved (2 min).
How to Put the Fruit Cake Together:
- Put half of the frosting in a piping bag with a Wilton 2D big closed star tip and reserve. Place a dollop of frosting on the cake's top and spread it out.
- Add 4 Tbsp instant pudding and 3 Tbsp powdered sugar, mixing after each addition of 1 Tbsp of each. until thoroughly combined, beat at a medium-high pace. Add milk, 1/2 tablespoon at a time, if frosting looks too thick (I added 2 Tbsp milk). Beat until frosting is creamy and the pudding mix has completely dissolved (2 min).
- Brush all of the glaze over the fruit, then pipe the remaining frosting over the top edge of the cake, leaving a 1" border. Serve immediately or wait to serve when chilled.
Notes
Beat for 10 minutes at the maximum speed if you're using an electric hand mixer.
I’ve made this recipe several times. Very easy and delicious. I’ve made it using strawberries and blueberries. Strawberries, blueberries and kiwi . Strawberries, blueberries and cherries. All fresh fruit. I tried to add a picture but I couldn’t find where to.
Can I use a hand mixer for this?
Such a simple and easy recipe to follow! Every time I make it, it is a huge hit!!
This cake is so delicious and light! It’s very easy to use and doesn’t require a lot of ingredients. The directions were so easy to follow and everyone loved it!
Hello! Can I use cake flour? 1:1 ratio? Thanks much!
Hi there wondering if this can be made into a 2 layer cake?
I just made this for an Oktoberfest party. It was a huge hit!
Can you make this cake a day ahead?
I want to make this in my tart pan will it overflow
I love this cake so much that when I made it for the first time I ate the whole thing by myself in one day I make it very often !! It’s easy and so good !!
thank you so much, I made a lot of different recipes of yours and they are all great !!