Best 5 Donauwellen Three Layer Pudding Cake Recipes

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Indulge in the delightful Donauwellen, a three-layer pudding cake that tantalizes taste buds with its captivating flavors and stunning appearance. Originating from Germany, this culinary masterpiece boasts a rich history and a unique combination of textures. The base layer, a fluffy sponge cake, provides a solid foundation for the delectable layers above. A layer of velvety vanilla pudding, smooth and creamy, rests upon the sponge cake, followed by a layer of luscious chocolate pudding, rich and decadent. A final layer of sponge cake seals the cake, creating a harmonious symphony of flavors and textures. This recipe includes variations to elevate the Donauwellen experience, such as a tantalizing chocolate glaze, a layer of fresh fruit, or a dusting of powdered sugar. Embrace the culinary journey and discover the secrets to crafting this mesmerizing dessert, perfect for any occasion.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

DANUBE WAVES CAKE (DONAUWELLEN KUCHEN)



Danube Waves Cake (Donauwellen Kuchen) image

Danube Waves Cake is a delicious German dessert flavored with chocolate, vanilla, and cherries.

Provided by Kelsie

Categories     Dessert

Time 8h

Number Of Ingredients 24

1/2 cup granulated sugar (divided)
1/4 cup cornstarch
2 large eggs
1 cup + 3 tablespoons whole milk
2 tablespoons unsalted butter (at room temperature)
1 1/4 cups unsalted butter (at room temperature)
1 cup powdered sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/8 teaspoon salt
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 3/4 cups granulated sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
4 large egg whites (at room temperature)
8 tablespoons unsalted butter (at room temperature)
1 1/3 cups buttermilk*
1/4 cup cocoa powder
1 tablespoon whole milk
1 15-ounce can tart cherries in water, drained well
5 ounces dark chocolate (finely chopped)
1/2 cup heavy cream
1 tablespoon light corn syrup

Steps:

  • Stir 1/4 cup of the sugar together with the cornstarch in a small mixing bowl and set aside.
  • Crack the eggs into a medium heat-proof bowl. Whisk the eggs together and and set the bowl next to the stove.
  • Combine the milk and remaining 1/4 cup of sugar in a small saucepan set over medium heat and bring to a simmer, stirring occasionally.
  • Once the milk has come to a simmer, whisk the sugar-cornstarch mixture into the eggs until smooth.
  • Whisking the eggs constantly, add a scant 1/4 cup of the hot milk to the eggs. Still whisking constantly, pour the remaining milk into the eggs in a slow stream.
  • Return the mixture to the saucepan and set pan over medium-low heat. Cook, stirring constantly with a rubber spatula, until the mixture thickens a bit-it will start to get lumpy.
  • Turn the heat to low and switch to stirring with a whisk. Whisk vigorously until the mixture is very thick and smooth-if you don't get your pudding completely smooth, you'll have lumps in your frosting.
  • Remove from the heat and stir in the 2 tablespoons of butter.
  • Scrape the pudding into a shallow mixing bowl and press plastic wrap directly on the top of the pudding. Chill in the fridge for 90 minutes to 2 hours (or until thoroughly chilled). You'll finish the frosting later. While the pudding is chilling, make the cake.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Spray a 13- by 9-inch baking pan with cooking spray and set aside.
  • Whisk the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt together in a small mixing bowl and set aside.
  • Beat the butter in a large mixing bowl with an electric mixer set to medium until very smooth. Beat in the sugar and vanilla until well combined (mixture will be crumbly). Add the egg whites one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  • With mixer on low, beat in half of the flour mixture followed by half of the buttermilk and beat to combine. Add the remaining flour mixture, then the remaining buttermilk and beat until just incorporated.
  • Spread three-quarters of the batter into the prepared pan. Sift the cocoa powder over the remaining batter and add the milk; stir until fully combined.
  • Dollop the chocolate batter over the vanilla batter and carefully spread into an even layer with an offset spatula (don't swirl them together, just spread the chocolate batter over the vanilla). Sprinkle the drained cherries over the cake batter.
  • Bake 35 to 40 minutes, until a cake tester inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
  • Remove cake from the oven and cool completely on a wire rack before adding the frosting.
  • Once the pudding and the cake are both cooled, finish the buttercream. Remove the chilled pudding from the fridge and allow it to come to room temperature.
  • Transfer the room temp pudding to the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment and beat on medium for several minutes, until it's very light and creamy.
  • With mixer still on medium speed, add the butter half a tablespoon at a time, stopping mixer to scrape with a rubber spatula every so often.
  • Once the butter is fully incorporated, add the powdered sugar, vanilla, and salt, and beat until smooth. Spread over the fully cooled cake. Refrigerate for 1 hour to set the buttercream before adding the chocolate topping.
  • Place the chocolate in a small heat-proof bowl. Heat the cream in a medium saucepan set over medium heat until it just begins to steam. Pour over the chocolate and allow to sit for 3 minutes.
  • Add the corn syrup, then whisk the chocolate and heavy cream together until the chocolate is melted and mixture is smooth. Allow to cool for 10 minutes.
  • Remove cake from the fridge and spread the chocolate into an even layer over the buttercream. Refrigerate to set the ganache, then serve.

DANUBE WAVES CAKE - DONAUWELLEN



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Provided by Barbara

Categories     Afternoon Coffee     Cake     Dessert     Sweets

Time 4h25m

Number Of Ingredients 15

5 Eggs
50 g Sugar (to beat with egg whites)
125 ml Oil (sunflower oil or vegetable oil)
150 g Sugar (to beat with yolks)
250 g Flour
2 tsp Baking Powder
125 ml Water
2 tbsp Cocoa Powder
2 tbsp Milk
1 jar cherries, pitted (or fresh or frozen cherries (350 g / 13 oz))
2 packages Vanilla Pudding Mix Cook & Serve
1 l Milk
200 g Butter
300 g Chocolate (dark)
1 tsp Coconut Oil

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.

DONAUWELLE



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Tart cherries mixed in black and white cake, topped with buttercream.

Provided by CobaltSerenity

Categories     Desserts     Chocolate Dessert Recipes

Time 1h50m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 cup margarine
2 tablespoons margarine
1 ¼ cups white sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
5 eggs, separated
2 teaspoons unsweetened cocoa powder
1 (16 ounce) can pitted tart cherries in water, drained
1 cup margarine
2 tablespoons margarine
1 ½ cups confectioners' sugar
2 teaspoons rum flavoring
2 egg yolks

Steps:

  • Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a 9x13-inch baking dish with parchment paper.
  • Sift together the flour and baking powder in a bowl; set aside. Beat 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons margarine with an electric mixer in a large bowl until fluffy. Beat in the white sugar, vanilla extract, and 5 egg yolks. Stir in the flour mixture until just combined.
  • Beat egg whites until foamy in a large glass or metal mixing bowl. Continue to beat until stiff peaks form. Lift your beater or whisk straight up: the egg whites should form a sharp peak that holds its shape. Use a rubber spatula or wire whisk to gently fold 1/3 of the egg whites into the batter, keeping as much volume as possible. Add the remaining egg whites, folding just until incorporated.
  • Pour half of the batter into a separate bowl. Sift the cocoa powder into one bowl of batter. Stir until just combined. Pour the white batter into the prepared baking dish, then spread the chocolate batter over. Arrange the tart cherries on top.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 25 to 30 minutes. Cool in the pans for 10 minutes before removing to cool completely on a wire rack.
  • To make the buttercream, beat 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons margarine, confectioners' sugar, rum, and 2 egg yolks until light and fluffy. Spread over cooled cake. Refrigerate cake until ready to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 428.9 calories, Carbohydrate 42.5 g, Cholesterol 83.7 mg, Fat 27.4 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 4.5 g, SaturatedFat 5.1 g, Sodium 349.7 mg, Sugar 29.7 g

DANUBE WAVES CAKE (DONAUWELLEN KUCHEN)



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A beautiful German cake posted in response to a recipe request. Originally posted to CDKitchen by Anita Gamache.

Provided by Molly53

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h30m

Yield 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 1/4 cups unsalted butter, softened
1 1/3 cups granulated sugar
5 eggs
3 cups cake flour
3 teaspoons cocoa
1 tablespoon milk
1 (36 ounce) can tart cherries, pitted
1/2 cup granulated sugar
3 tablespoons cornstarch
1 3/4 cups milk
1 (4 ounce) package cook and serve vanilla pudding mix
1/3 cup sugar
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
4 ounces semisweet baking chocolate, melted

Steps:

  • Cake: Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
  • Grease a 12 x 8 pan.
  • Beat the butter, eggs and sugar together until sugar is dissolved.Add the flour.
  • Spread half of the batter into the pan.
  • Add cocoa and milk to remaining batter, mix well and spread over the top.
  • Bake for 30-40 minutes until done.
  • Let cool for approximately one hour.
  • For Filling: Drain the cherries, saving 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons of the juice.
  • Heat the juice, sugar and cornstarch slowly, stirring constantly.
  • Add the cherries.
  • When the mix has thickened, set aside to cool.
  • For Cream: Cook the pudding according to the package directions with the milk and sugar Let cool to room temperature.
  • Beat the butter until creamy and add the pudding spoon by spoon while beating Let rest a few minutes.
  • Assembly: Spread the cherry mix on top of the cake and cover with the cream.
  • Drizzle melted chocolate over the top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 557.6, Fat 30.9, SaturatedFat 18.8, Cholesterol 130.6, Sodium 90.2, Carbohydrate 67, Fiber 1.7, Sugar 41.5, Protein 6.1

GERMAN DONAUWELLE KUCHEN



German Donauwelle Kuchen image

This cake is so easy to make, and looks so impressive! It's a combination of chocolate and vanilla cake, with cherries, german buttercreme and a crunchy layer of chocolate.......yum!

Provided by what are we eating

Categories     Dessert

Time 55m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 (18 ounce) box betty crocker poundcake mix
3 tablespoons cocoa powder
21 ounces cherry pie filling
1 (3 1/2 ounce) package Jello Instant Vanilla Pudding Mix
1 cup butter or 1 cup margarine
Magic Shell ice cream topping

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!

Tips:

  • Choose the right pan: For this recipe, you'll need a 9x13 inch baking pan. Make sure it's a metal pan, as glass pans can cause the cake to cook unevenly.
  • Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing the batter can make the cake tough. Mix the batter until the ingredients are just combined, then stop.
  • Use a toothpick to check for doneness: The cake is done when a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Let the cake cool completely before frosting it: This will help prevent the frosting from melting.
  • Be patient with the frosting: Making the frosting can take some time, but it's worth it! Be patient and keep stirring until the frosting is smooth and creamy.

Conclusion:

Donauwellen, also known as Three Layer Pudding Cake, is a delicious and impressive dessert that's perfect for any occasion. With its moist cake layers, creamy pudding filling, and rich chocolate ganache, this cake is sure to be a hit. While it may seem like a difficult cake to make, it's actually quite simple. Just follow the recipe carefully and you'll be rewarded with a beautiful and delicious cake that everyone will love.

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