How to Make Ottilienkuchen (German Chocolate Sprinkle Cake) - A Step-by-Step Guide

Ottilienkuchen, also known as German Chocolate Sprinkle Cake, is a traditional German dessert that is loved for its rich and indulgent flavor. This cake is perfect for any occasion, whether it's a special celebration or just a sweet treat to enjoy with a cup of coffee.

What sets Ottilienkuchen apart from other cakes is its unique combination of chocolate and sprinkles, which give it a delightful crunch and a burst of color. The cake itself is moist and tender, with a deep chocolate fla...

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature
  • ¾ cup white sugar
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla sugar
  • 4 large eggs, at room temperature
  • 1 tablespoon rum
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
  • ¼ cup cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ¾ cup blanched almond flour
  • ⅓ cup chocolate sprinkles, or as desired

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr
  • Additional Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 30 mins
  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 1 cake

  • Preheat the oven to 355 degrees F (180 degrees C). Grease a loaf pan.
  • Combine butter, sugar, and vanilla sugar in a bowl and beat with an electric mixer until creamy. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in rum.
  • Combine flour, cornstarch, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl and sift. Add flour mixture to the batter, 1 tablespoon at a time. Mix in almonds and chocolate sprinkles. Pour batter into the prepared baking pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick comes out clean, about 1 hour. Turn off oven and leave cake in the warm oven for 10 more minutes.
  • Remove from oven and carefully unmold onto a wire rack. Cool completely.
  • Bake till a tester comes out clean, about 60 minutes. Turn off the oven and leave cake in the oven for a further 10 minutes. Gently unmold onto a wire rack and let cool.
  • Nutrition

    378 cal.

    • Total Fat: 24g
    • Saturated Fat: 12g
    • Cholesterol: 108mg
    • Sodium: 81mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 35g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 13g
    • Protein: 6g
    • Calcium: 40mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 64mg