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Blitzkuchen Recipe
4.7 from 18 votes

Blitzkuchen Recipe

German Blitzkuchen, or lightning cake, is a delicious, soft coffee cake with almond sugar topping. It'S ready in less than 30 minutes.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 16 squares
Calories: 344 kcal
Course: Cake
Cuisine: German

Ingredients

Cake:
  • 200 g granulated sugar 7 oz/ 1 cup
  • 250 g all-purpose flour 8 oz/ 2 cups
  • 3 ¾ teaspoons baking powder
  • 200 ml heavy cream scant 1 cup
  • 4 egg
Topping:
  • 175 g butter 6 oz/ ¾ cup, unsalted
  • 100 g granulated sugar 3.5 oz/ ½ cup
  • 200 g almonds 7 oz/ about 3 cups, slivered

Instructions

Cake:
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  1. Preheat the oven to 175°C/ 350°F. Line the baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Make cake batter: Mix the sugar, flour, and baking powder in a large bowl. Pour in the heavy cream and add the eggs. Mix until incorporated. 200 g granulated sugar/ 1 cup + 250 g all-purpose flour/ 2 cups + 3 ¾ teaspoons baking powder + 200 ml heavy cream/ scant 1 cup + 4 eggs
  3. Bake: Pour the mixture onto the prepared baking sheet and bake the cake for 10 minutes.
Topping:
  1. Combine topping ingredients: In the meantime, melt the butter, add the sugar and the almonds, and mix well.175 g unsalted butter/ ¾ cup + 100 g granulated sugar/ ½ cup + 200 g slivered almonds/ 3 cups
  2. Bake Blitzkuchen: Spread this mixture over the cake and bake for 10 - 15 minutes more until golden brown.

Notes

  • Measurements: Use a digital kitchen scale when baking (the Amazon affiliate link opens in a new tab); it guarantees the best results.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1square Calories 344kcal (17%) Carbohydrates 34g (11%) Protein 6g (12%) Fat 21g (32%) Saturated Fat 9g (45%) Polyunsaturated Fat 11g (65%) Cholesterol 84mg (28%) Sodium 199mg (8%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 20g (40%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 16 squares

Amount Per Serving

Calories 344

% Daily Value*

Serving 1square
Calories 344kcal 17%
Carbohydrates 34g 11%
Protein 6g 12%
Fat 21g 32%
Saturated Fat 9g 45%
Polyunsaturated Fat 11g 65%
Cholesterol 84mg 28%
Sodium 199mg 8%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 20g 40%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.