German Baking with Raven Cakes Bakery

Home
United States
Trenton, NJ
German Baking with Raven Cakes Bakery

Authentic German baking made simple. Step-by-step videos and recipes. Learn, bake, enjoy. 🍰🇩🇪 Hi, I’m Davia! I grew up in Germany and moved to the U.S.

at 14, and I know how hard it can be to find the real flavors of German baking here. If you’ve been searching for authentic German recipes—cakes, cookies, breads, and holiday favorites—you’re in the right place. I started recreating the baked goods I missed from home, and in 2023 that passion grew into Raven Cakes Bakery. Since then, I’ve become a baking instructor and now share step-by-step Germa

n recipes on my blog and YouTube channel for anyone who wants to bake with confidence, whether you’re reconnecting with your roots or discovering these recipes for the first time. Here, you'll find approachable tutorials, tested recipes, and the traditions that make German baking special. My goal is simple: to help you bake something delicious, meaningful, and truly authentic—right from your own kitchen. Follow along for new recipes, helpful tips, and a warm taste of Germany brought to your table.🤍

08/25/2026

Next steps 😍😊

08/12/2026

Today’s project …
One of my favorites …
Schmandtorte …a mix of sour cream and heavy cream and some lemon…along with any berries of choice!
My favorite would be red currant, raspberry or strawberry.

08/10/2026

Today felt like a big step
I'm so grateful for this new opportunity and can't wait to share more! As my girls go back to school I'm planning to expand my bakery business and offer some of my baked goods at other places and also have the freedom to bake more freely.

I also got my official license confirmation today 🎉🎉🥳

08/08/2026

Thank you for another market day! The line didn’t stop for 2 hours straight and we were sold out by 11🙈🥰! The continued support and regulars have meant the world to me!!! So grateful for all of you 🤍🤍🤍

08/06/2026

Dough Day…getting ready for another farmers market this Saturday Burlington County Agricultural Center

08/01/2026

🇩🇪 German Pumpkin Seed Rolls (Kürbiskernbrötchen) 🌾

Ingredients

280g all-purpose flour
150g whole spelt flour
70g whole rye flour
50g active sourdough starter
275g water for the quellstück
100g water for the brühstück
12g salt
100g pumpkin seeds
3g fresh yeast or 1g dry yeast

My Baking Schedule

3:00 PM – Prepare the soakers
Make the Quellstück by soaking the pumpkin seeds in boiling water. This keeps them moist and prevents them from drawing moisture from the dough.

At the same time, prepare the Brühstück by heating 100ml of water and 20g rye flour on the stove until it comes together.

8:00 PM – Mix the Dough
Drain the pumpkin seeds first but save the water!
Combine the flours, Quellstück, Brühstück, sourdough starter, fresh yeast and the pumpkin water. Mix until the dough is smooth and moderately developed. Add salt and pumpkin seeds. Mix for about 8min.

8:00–10:00 PM – Bulk Fermentation
Let the dough ferment at room temperature for about 2 hours, performing several stretch and folds during this time to strengthen the gluten and build structure.

10:00 PM – Overnight Cold Fermentation
Cover the dough and refrigerate overnight to develop flavor and improve texture.

9:00 AM – Shape & Bake
Place dough on a flour work surface trying to not get all of the air out of the dough. Cut into triangles or rectangles. Place top side on a plate of pumpkin seeds. Place on parchment lined baking tray.

Bake at 450°F (230°C) with steam until the rolls are deeply golden brown with a crisp crust.

07/31/2026

Never gets old…
All recipes in comments below ⬇️

07/29/2026

My mom requested this …traditional yeast dough (but I laminated it to make it a plunderteig)…added some Dr oetker pudding and you can also add raisins and a streusel.
Bake for 350f for about 20min.

For the dough I use the same dough as my German Hefezopf and if you want to be adventurous you can do some laminating but it’s also lot necessary. I’ll post the dough recipe below. 👇

Address

Trenton, NJ

Website

https://ravencakesbakery.com/

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when German Baking with Raven Cakes Bakery posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Contact The Business

Send a message to German Baking with Raven Cakes Bakery:

Want your business to be the top-listed Bakery in Trenton?