Idee für mich has the most delicious cake recipes for beginners and experts, for those in a hurry, for the calorie-conscious and for gourmets. Let yourself be tempted by our sinfully delicious chocolate meringue cake, the no-bake banana split cake and be sure to try the fruity apple cake with mascarpone and amarettini. From quick fruit tarts to creative themed cakes, you'll find recipes for every occasion with simple instructions on how to make them. So you can easily recreate your favorite cake.
Cake recipes for every occasion
Of course, a strawberry cake is quick to make and always goes down well. For special occasions, however, you may prefer a more elaborate cake recipe. There are many recipes for birthday cakes, but have you ever dared to make a themed cake? A letter cake, for example, is perfect for beginners. With unusual decorations and fruit, you can easily conjure up a fantastic and modern birthday cake. And if you do want a strawberry cake, we have great recipes here, from quick and easy to creative and delicious.
Did you know that the term cake goes back to the Latin word "torta" and refers to a round pastry? The first mention of the tart dates back to the Middle Ages, but it did not refer to something sweet, but rather a savory pie.
Tart recipes: It all started with the Linzer
The oldest sweet tart is the good old Linzertorte, which was mentioned in a collection of recipes as early as 1719. Over a hundred years later, the Sacher torte was invented. Legend has it that Prince Metternich had a terrible craving for something sweet in 1832 and asked for a very special dessert for himself and his guests. Unfortunately, however, his head confectioner was ill - and so the 16-year-old apprentice confectioner Franz Sacher had to come up with something; the prince himself warned him not to disgrace him. The young Franz worked back and forth under high pressure until he was able to serve a new kind of chocolate cake that evening. The Prince and the guests were so impressed that they even applauded the young talent - the triumph of the Sacher Torte could begin.
Most expensive cake in the world comes from the USA
There are many stories surrounding the cake. The most expensive wedding cake, for example, was presented at a wedding fair in Beverly Hills in 2006. It was adorned with jewels, so it weighed 20 million dollars and required its own bodyguards. Incidentally, it was not allowed to be eaten.
When the guests arrive: What kind of cakes are there?
But with cream, please! Yes, of course: cream, quark or cream fillings are traditionally used for cake recipes. For us, a "real" cake is usually a three-tiered version such as the Black Forest gateau or Frankfurter Kranz. In general, cakes differ from tarts in that a cake has at least one topping. This is why the Sacher torte is a torte and not a cake. The coating is also not baked. In general, tarts are also higher than cakes, box cakes are an exception in terms of height - but as they are usually made with a sponge, they are a cake.
When a tart is served, there is generally a loud ooh and ahh - tarts are still considered to be a baker's art, as filling and shaping several layers of sponge or puff pastry usually requires some skill and time. However, many amateur bakers are happy to do the work because they enjoy baking and decorating. The variety of cake ideas is almost inexhaustible: fruity, chocolatey, creamy and crispy variations delight young and old alike. And new cake trends are added every day. From melon cake to rice pudding cake with apricots - there's something for everyone. So-called "naked" cakes are also still on trend: "naked" stands for bare - this means that the edge of the cake is not covered with cream as usual, but remains free. Fondant cake recipes are also very popular. The cake is completely covered with fondant (available in different colors) - in addition to pretty flower or heart decorations (also made of fondant), elaborate decorations are very popular, for example for wedding cakes. Children love themed cake recipes with their comic and fantasy heroes. Extra fondant modeling tools are available in stores for working with the sugar paste.
Cakes without baking
No-bake cake recipes, also known as 'fridge cakes', are particularly popular in summer. They are usually lighter than heavy cream cakes and are therefore a delicious alternative, such as our coconut blueberry cake from the fridge. The pastry consists of cookie crumbs that are roughly chopped (ladyfingers, amarettini, rusks with chocolate, etc.). The crumbs are mixed with melted butter and pressed firmly into the base of the springform pan. The tin is then placed in the fridge so that the base hardens. While the base is cooling, prepare the filling using quark or yogurt and a little whipped cream, sugar and lemon zest. Gelatine or an alternative is always stirred in to make the filling firm to cut. Fresh fruit, pureed and added to the filling and/or placed on top as a topping, goes well with this. A sauce made from fresh fruit also tastes great with a fridge tart - this is poured on top or served after the tart has set. Of course, you can also use cream or custard fillings for tart recipes without baking. Prepare these according to the recipe.
We hope you enjoy trying them out!
