Ingredients for Danube Waves Cake Donauwellen Kuchen
- Unsalted Butter
- Granulated Sugar
- 4 large eggs
- Cake Flour
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- ¼ cup milk
- Tart Cherries
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- Vanilla Pudding Mix
- 2 ½ cups granulated sugar
- Semisweet Baking Chocolate
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How to Make Danube Waves Cake Donauwellen Kuchen
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease and flour a 12x8 inch baking pan.
- In a large bowl, cream together 1 cup (2 sticks) softened unsalted butter, 2 cups granulated sugar, and 4 large eggs until light and fluffy.
- Gradually add 3 cups all-purpose flour, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Divide the batter in half. In one half, stir in ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder and ¼ cup milk until smooth.
- Pour half of the vanilla batter into the prepared pan. Top with the chocolate batter, swirling gently with a knife or toothpick for a marbled effect.
- Bake for 30-40 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool completely in the pan before frosting.
- While the cake cools, prepare the cherry filling: Drain 1 (15 ounce) can of cherry pie filling, reserving 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons of the juice. In a saucepan, combine the reserved cherry juice, ½ cup granulated sugar, and 2 tablespoons cornstarch. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thickened.
- Stir in the drained cherries and remove from heat. Let cool completely.
- Prepare the cream filling: Prepare 1 (3.4 ounce) package instant vanilla pudding according to package directions using 2 cups milk and ¼ cup granulated sugar. Let cool completely.
- In a separate bowl, beat ½ cup (1 stick) softened unsalted butter until light and fluffy. Gradually add the cooled pudding, beating until smooth and creamy.
- Once the cake is completely cool, spread the cherry filling evenly over the top.
- Frost the cake with the vanilla pudding cream.
- Melt 2 ounces of semi-sweet chocolate and drizzle over the top for an extra touch of decadence.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
3 g
Sugar
166g
Fat
94g
Carbs
22g
