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German Bavarian Cream Cake

Savor the Delight: German Bavarian Cream Cake Made Easy

This Easy German Bavarian Cream Cake combines fluffy cake and silky cream for a delightful experience.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Chill Time 1 hour
Total Time 2 hours
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: German
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Sift for added lightness.
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt Enhances flavor.
  • 1 cup Salted Butter Can substitute with unsalted.
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar Brown sugar can be used for flavor.
  • 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract Opt for high-quality.
  • 4 large Eggs Use room temperature.
  • 1 cup Whole Buttermilk Greek yogurt can substitute.
For the Bavarian Cream
  • 1 tablespoon Gelatin Powder Use fresh for best results.
  • 3 tablespoons Cold Water For blooming gelatin.
  • 4 large Egg Yolks
  • 1/3 cup Sugar Adjust to taste.
  • 2 cups Whole Milk Scald for flavor.
  • 1 1/2 cups Heavy Whipping Cream Whipped to soft peaks.
For the Ganache
  • 8 ounces Semi-Sweet Chocolate Can substitute with milk or dark.
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream Prefer full-fat.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • mixing bowl
  • Saucepan
  • whisk
  • Cake Pans
  • wire rack

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare 9-inch cake pans with butter and flour.
  2. Sift flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a bowl. Cream together butter and sugar, then add eggs and mix.
  3. Divide batter into pans and bake for 25-30 minutes until done. Cool in pans for 10 minutes before transferring to a rack.
  4. Bloom gelatin in water. Whisk eggs and sugar, heat milk, then combine with egg mixture until thickened, then add gelatin and cool.
  5. Whip heavy cream and fold into cooled custard mixture.
  6. Heat cream and pour over chopped chocolate, let sit then stir until smooth.
  7. Layer one cake with Bavarian cream, add the second layer and cover with remaining cream and ganache.
  8. Chill the assembled cake for at least one hour before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 6gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 250mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 30gVitamin A: 600IUCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Ensure ingredients are at room temperature for best results. Chill time is essential for setting the ganache.

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