Description
A classic German Donauwelle cake featuring layers of vanilla and chocolate batter, tart cherries, creamy vanilla pudding, and a smooth chocolate glaze. Each slice delivers a perfect balance of rich, fruity, and creamy flavors.
Ingredients
300 g flour
200 g butter
200 g sugar
4 eggs
2 tbsp cocoa powder
300 g sour cherries
1 batch vanilla pudding
150 g chocolate glaze
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F) and grease a rectangular baking pan.
- Cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in the flour until a smooth batter forms.
- Spread half of the batter evenly into the prepared pan.
- Mix the cocoa powder into the remaining batter and spread it over the first layer.
- Evenly distribute the sour cherries on top and gently press them into the batter.
- Bake for about 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool completely.
- Spread the prepared vanilla pudding evenly over the cooled cake.
- Pour or spread the melted chocolate glaze over the pudding layer and let it set.
- Slice and serve once the glaze has firmed up.
Notes
Drain jarred cherries well if using instead of fresh.
Use dark chocolate glaze for a richer flavor.
Add vanilla extract to the batter or pudding for extra depth.
Store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days in an airtight container.
Best served chilled or slightly softened at room temperature.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: German
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 28 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg
