Donauwelle Recipes

DONAUWELLE (DANUBE WAVE CAKE) / SCHNEEWITTCHENKUCHEN (SNOW WHITE CAKE)

Steps:

• To start the German buttercream: In a large saucepan or small pot beat the egg yolks together, then slowly add the milk beating until smooth. Add the sugar and cornstarch and whisk until smooth.
• Heat the pan over medium heat, whisking constantly until the mixture is very thick and easily coats the back of a spoon and/or reaches a temperature of 180°F/80°C with an instant read thermometer, about 10 to 15 minutes total.
• Remove from the heat, whisk in vanilla until smooth, then use a rubber spatula to scrape the pastry cream mixture into a bowl. It will cool faster if it's spread out in a wider bowl or container. Press a piece of plastic wrap directly onto the surface of the custard so it doesn't form a skin. Cool it to room temperature. (You can do this step up to 2 days in advance and refrigerate it until needed. In that case, bring it back to room temperature before using.)
• To make the cake: Preheat the oven to 350°F / 180°C with the rack in the lower third of the oven. Line a 9-by-13-inch (24-by-32-cm) rectangular cake pan with parchment paper with some overhang around the sides to help you lift the cake out of the pan after assembling. Lightly grease the parchment.
• Combine the flour, baking powder, and salt in a mixing bowl and set aside.
• Add the butter and sugar to the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment and beat on medium speed until light and fluffy (about 2 to 3 minutes). Add the eggs, one at a time, beating between additions until smooth. Scrape down the sides and beat in the vanilla.
• Add the flour mixture in 2 additions and beat just until combined.
• Evenly spread about ⅔ of the cake batter into the prepared pan.
• Sift the cocoa powder into the remaining batter and add the milk. Mix until just combined, then carefully spread it over the top of the light-colored batter. The best way to do this is to dollop spoonfuls of chocolate batter over the vanilla layer and then carefully spread the batter until the chocolate layer is even. Do not swirl them together!
• Evenly distribute the drained sour cherries over the batter. Bake for 28 to 32 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Leave the cake in the pan but cool it completely before decorating, about 1 to 1 ½ hours.
• To finish the German buttercream: The pastry cream and butter should both be at room temperature before proceeding with this next step. Add the butter to the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the whisk attachment and beat until very light and creamy (about 2 minutes).
• With the mixer running on medium speed, add the pastry cream a little at a time until completely combined. Scrape down the sides and then continue beating for another minute to ensure it's smooth and creamy.
• Spread the buttercream on top of the cooled cake, and cover with plastic wrap directly in contact with the buttercream. Chill the frosted cake for at least 1 hour or overnight.
• To make the chocolate ganache: Add the chopped chocolate to a medium mixing bowl. Then heat the cream in a small saucepan over medium-high heat until steaming but not quite boiling. Pour the cream over the chocolate and let it sit for 2 minutes, then gently stir together until smooth.
• To assemble the Donauwelle: Remove the plastic wrap from the cake and pour the ganache over the top. Instead of spreading it with a spatula, carefully tilt the cake from side to side as needed to ensure even coverage. Allow it to cool for about 10 to 15 minutes at room temperature, and if the cake was already relatively cold it shouldn't take long for the ganache to start to thicken and set. (To test how much it has set, poke the ganache in one of the corners with the tip of a fork or knife to see if it leaves a clear impression. If it's still too soft, your waves will look messy.)
• Once it has set enough, if desired, use a fork or a pastry comb to lightly drag over the top and create a wavy pattern.
• Cool the cake completely in the fridge for about 30 to 45 minutes to allow the ganache to fully set.
• Use the parchment paper overhang to carefully lift the cake out of the pan and set it on a large cutting board. Peel down the 4 sides of parchment paper to expose the edges of the cake. Cut into 15 rectangular slices (into thirds lengthwise and fifths crosswise). You may also cut the cake into smaller pieces if you prefer.
• Refrigerate leftover cake slices for up to 3 days, but bring them back to room temperature before serving for the best texture.

DANUBE WAVES CAKE - DONAUWELLEN

Steps:

• Pre-Heat the oven to 180°C / 350° F.
• Seperate the eggs into whites and yolks.
• Whisk the egg whites with slowly adding 50g Sugar.
• In a different bowl, whisk the egg yolks with 150g Sugar and the Oil.
• In a separate bowl, mix the flour and baking powder.
• Add the flour spoon by spoon, alternating with adding the water to the yolks until a smooth batter is created.
• Fold in the egg whites.
• Divide the batter in halves and add the cocoa powder and milk to one half, mixing it in carefully with a whisk.
• Fill the light batter into the baking pan and even it out.Then, put the dark batter on top and even it out. You should now have two layers of batter on top of each other.
• Drain the cherries. Now place the cherries in even rows on top of the batter and carefully press them into the batter.
• Bake for about 25 minutes - watch the cake since ovens and cake pans vary!
• Let the cake cool completely.
• Let the butter get to room temperature.
• Follow the instruction on the package of the pudding mix, using the milk.
• Once the pudding is cooked, place some cling wrap on top to prevent a skin on top of the pudding. Let it cool to room temperature.
• Whisk the butter, then slowly add the vanilla pudding with a tablespoon until you have a smooth buttercream.
• Put the buttercream on top of the cake, even it out and place the cake into the fridge for the cream to set.
• While the cake is setting in the fridge, prepare the chocolate glaze:Over hot water, melt the chocolate in a bowl.Add the coconut oil.Tip: Some people also add a little bit of Nutella.
• Once the buttercream has become firm, put about half of the chocolate on top. Put the cake back into the fridge until the chocolate has become firm.
• Put the remaining chocolate on top of the first chocolate layer, let it set for a minute or a bit longer. Then use a fork to create a wave pattern on the chocolate.
• Keep the cake refrigerated until serving. Serve with some whipped cream and fresh cherries.

GERMAN DONAUWELLE KUCHEN

Steps:

• Mix the pound cake mix as directed on the box.
• Put 1/2 of the batter in a greased 9"x14" pan or a springform pan.
• Mix in cocoa powder in the rest of the batter to turn dark brown. Gently spoon over the vanilla batter. (Use a spatula and "lay" it onto the other batter, as opposed to dropping.).
• Lay cherries on top in rows, 1" away from each other. Do not press in, they will sink in while baking.
• Bake 40 minutes at 350 (or until done). Let the cake cool completely.
• Make the german buttercreme according to clara 12's Recipe #58987. And spread a rich layer (about half an inch thick) over the top of your cake when cool.
• Finally pour one bottle of Magic Shell ice cream topping on top. Tilt cake to cover. And enjoy!