German Fruit Flan German flans are more like fruit tarts. The difference is that the base is a sponge, rather than a pastry. You can buy these in stores, but the recipe couldn’t be easier. Just mix flour, sugar, eggs and baking powder and bake in a tart dish until golden brown. When cool, you can cover with a simple vanilla pudding and the fresh fruit of your choice.

Bee Sting Cake A unique, yeast-based “cake,” there are a few tricks to make sure this German cake comes out just right. You will need to knead and rest this “cake” before you can press it into your pan. This gets topped with a honey almond mixture that will caramelize during baking.

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