Category Archives: Desserts

These cookies from Roy Fares’ cookbook United States of Cakes are hands-down the favorite sweet treat in my household – and pretty popular in my office or at potlucks as well. The recipe is pretty straightforward and almost impossible to mess up. Just make sure to chill the cookie dough before baking and take themContinue reading “Triple Chocolate Chip Cookies”

Marble Cake was definitely one of my favorite cakes growing up. It mostly relies on pantry staples, which means that it’s a great option if you suddenly find yourself craving cake on a weekend, but don’t want to go grocery shopping. Preparing it shouldn’t take more than 30 minutes and two bowls – which isContinue reading “Weekend Marble Cake”

In the weeks leading up to Christmas, cookies and spice lebkuchen are pretty much their own food group in my household. However, even with all the sweet stuff in the house, I sometimes still feel like baking a cake for Sunday tea time or a quick afternoon treat. This loaf cake is perfect for thatContinue reading “Christmasy Chocolate Spice Loaf”

Baked goods with apples are among my favorite sweet treats. They always take me back to growing up in an apple cultivation region – and seeing all the apples on trees ripen over the course of the summer. This particular recipe has been my go-to for a long time even though it is slightly moreContinue reading “Classic German Apple Pie”

Easy, fruit-based cakes are my go-to during the summer and this Lime Blueberry Loaf is a prime example for that. I use lime zest for both the batter and the frosting, which makes it really refreshing. A generous portion of sour cream or Greek yogurt makes the final cake super moist and delicious. I didContinue reading “Refreshing Lime Blueberry Loaf”

German recipe below Growing up, I thought box mix brownies weren’t just the easiest, but also the most delicious way to get your chocolate fix. However, after having studied abroad in the US – and brownies having become a thing in German cafés – I have seen the light and am a big fan ofContinue reading “Easy fudgy brownies”