Tag: baking
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Marmorgugelhupf – Austria’s Marble Cake
When I think of cosy Sundays in Vienna, one cake always comes to mind: Marmorgugelhupf. Vanilla sponge swirled with chocolate, baked in a Bundt tin, dusted with icing sugar. Not fancy like Sachertorte, but the kind of cake you’ll find in almost every household – the classic for Sunday coffee with family. The Gugelhupf tin…
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Mohnnudeln – Poppy Seed Potato Noddles
Mohnnudeln are a traditional Austrian sweet main course (Mehlspeise) made from a soft potato dough. Despite being sweet, they are served as a main dish rather than a dessert, often followed only by a light soup or nothing at all. In that it is very similar to Kaiserschmarrn. Mohnnudeln are traditionally enjoyed in Vienna, Waldviertel…
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Kaiserschmarrn – The Fluffy Imperial Favourite (With a Yorkshire Twist)
Kaiserschmarrn is a classic Austrian dessert that’s light, fluffy, and comforting — perfect for lazy weekend mornings. I actually prefer it as a breakfast rather than a dessert, though it works brilliantly any time of day. It’s not my absolute favourite sweet, but it has a very special place in our kitchen. And because I…
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Why I Wouldn’t Be Without My Spätzle Press (and Alternatives!)
If there’s one kitchen tool that instantly transports me back to Austrian home cooking, it’s my Spätzle press. It might look like a heavy-duty potato ricer, but it’s the secret to making one of the most comforting dishes from my childhood. What is a Spätzle press? A Spätzle press (Spätzlepresse) is a simple but powerful…