➤ by Gerhild Fulson
This German Butter Cake, aka Butterkuchen or Zuckerkuchen, is often served for afternoon Kaffeeklatsch.
If you really want to get your hands in there and do all the kneading, check out this German Butter Cake. (That's actually the photo of it!) But if you just want to throw all the ingredients into your bread machine, turn it on and do something else, you need to try this recipe.
For the full list of ingredients & detailed instructions, see the recipe card at the end of this post. But before you scroll, there’s important & interesting stuff to know right below.
Not only is this a basic yeast dough for this cake, but it works for so many others as a base.
Being that this is made with yeast, it tastes best fresh. However, if you want to preserve the freshness, freeze the cake for use on another day.
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If at all possible, serve this Butterkuchen warm with some whipped cream for a real treat.
This German Butter Cake, aka Butterkuchen or Zuckerkuchen, is often served for afternoon Kaffeeklatsch.
Use your bread machine to make quick work of making the dough. Then, finish off by hand and soon you'll be ready to enjoy.
Prep Time
10 minutes plus machine + rise time |
Bake Time
25 minutes |
Total Timeabout 2.5 - 3 hours |
Yeast Dough
Topping
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