Description
Baumkuchen is a classic German tree cake made of thin broiled layers of almond batter, apricot jam, and a glossy chocolate glaze.
Ingredients
180 grams almond paste or almond flour mixture
250 grams soft unsalted butter
12 large eggs
30ml rum
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon salt
250 grams cane sugar
125 grams gluten free flour blend
125 grams cornstarch
280 grams apricot jam
150 grams chocolate chips
80 ml whipping cream
1 tablespoon coconut oil or butter
1 tablespoon rum
100 grams toasted sliced almonds (optional)
Instructions
1. Preheat the broiler and set rack 7 inches from the element.
2. Grease and line springform pan(s).
3. Cream almond paste with butter until fluffy.
4. Separate eggs; set yolks aside and whites in a large bowl.
5. Add yolks one at a time into almond mixture, then rum, vanilla, and salt.
6. Beat whites to soft peaks, add sugar gradually, beat until glossy.
7. Temper yolk mixture with some whites, then fold everything together.
8. Sift flour and cornstarch; fold in thirds into the batter.
9. Warm 1/2 cup apricot jam if using between layers.
10. Spread thin layer of batter into pan and broil until golden.
11. Repeat layering and broiling until all batter is used.
12. Cool cakes completely. Stack if using two pans.
13. Brush entire cake with melted apricot jam.
14. Heat chocolate, cream, coconut oil, and rum until smooth.
15. Glaze cake; add toasted almonds if desired.
16. Let glaze set before slicing.
Notes
Slice thinly to show the layers.
Excellent with whipped cream or coffee.
Freezes well before glazing.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Broiled Layer Cake
- Cuisine: German
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 28
- Sodium: 90
- Fat: 23
- Saturated Fat: 11
- Unsaturated Fat: 9
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 38
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 6
- Cholesterol: 95