Bavarian recipes - 2 recipes
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Bavarian Style Apple Strudel (Apfel Strudel)
By Foodiewife, A Feast for the Eyes
Apple strudel is synonymous with Germany, but there are many variations in other countries (such as Austria)
- 1 package frozen puff pastry (I used Pepperidge Farm brand), thawed overnight in the refrigerated, per package directions
- 3 apples (I used a combination of Granny Smith and Jonigolds-- golden delicious are a good choice, too)
- 3/4 cup golden raisins
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon Clearjel* (a useful thickener purchased from www.Kingarthurflour.com)
- 1/4 cup boiled cider** (optional, purchased from www.Kingarthurflour.com)
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 2 to 3 teaspoons cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
- 3 to 6 tablespoons sour cream (approximately)
- 1 egg (beaten with a splash of water)
- Coarse sugar (optional)
Schwarzwälder Kirschtorte or Bavarian Black Forest Cake
By Lsweetnell
Yield: 12 servings
- For the cherry filling:
- 1 recipe Perfect Chocolate Cake, baked and cooled
- for the cake-
- 2 cups almond milk {or regular milk} + 2 teaspoons white vinegar
- 2/3 cup canola oil
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 cups all purpose flour
- 2/3 cup cocoa powder, sifted
- 1 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- pinch of salt
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 cups frozen tart cherries + extra for garnish
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1/4 teaspoon almond extract
- For the whipped cream:
- 1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla
- 6 tablespoons chocolate syrup, divided
- 1-4 oz. bar of bittersweet baking chocolate (suggest Ghirardelli}
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