Raven Cakes Bakery

Raven Cakes Bakery Authentic German baking made simple. Step-by-step videos and recipes. Learn, bake, enjoy. šŸ°šŸ‡©šŸ‡Ŗ Hi, Iā€™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 youā€™ve been searching for authentic German recipesā€”cakes, cookies, breads, and holiday favoritesā€”youā€™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, Iā€™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 youā€™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 authenticā€”right from your own kitchen. Follow along for new recipes, helpful tips, and a warm taste of Germany brought to your table.šŸ¤

Excited for another market tomorrow Burlington County Farmers Marketā€¦I will be there from 8.30am-1pmšŸ¤šŸ‡©šŸ‡Ŗ
06/19/2026

Excited for another market tomorrow Burlington County Farmers Marketā€¦I will be there from 8.30am-1pmšŸ¤šŸ‡©šŸ‡Ŗ

06/14/2026

Had to make these German short crust cookies when I saw them...super fun..the kids had fun shaping all the little balls!

Excited for tomorrows gamešŸ‡©šŸ‡ŖšŸŽŠ

For the recipe 200g flour
125g butter
1 egg
4tbsp sugar

Half of the dough you will need to add some cocoa powder. We filled it with homemade jam and baked it at 350f for 15min.

Getting ready āš½ļøšŸ„…šŸŽŠ 20 years ago was the World Cup in Germany and right after I moved to the states!Itā€™s always the best ...
06/12/2026

Getting ready āš½ļøšŸ„…šŸŽŠ

20 years ago was the World Cup in Germany and right after I moved to the states!

Itā€™s always the best atmospherešŸ˜Š
We will be making some soccer cookies (for the kids), and some fun German soccer food ideas for Sundays party šŸ„³

06/11/2026

Another fun classā€¦we had one giant strudel šŸ¤£šŸ¤£ā€¦and and another more regular sized oneā€¦and everyone made their own mixture!

We also made homemade vanilla sauce!

This was a success!Roggenmischbrot ā€¦how you get those cracks is by making sure that after you shaped your bread into a b...
06/10/2026

This was a success!

Roggenmischbrot ā€¦how you get those cracks is by making sure that after you shaped your bread into a ball, the smooth side (top) becomes the bottom, and the bottom of the shaped ball goes on top.

Hard to explain so Iā€™ll see if I can do a video next! šŸ¤£

06/10/2026

Itā€™s been a busy month, so Iā€™ve been a bit quiet ā€¦and part of me has also been taking some steps back as there have been some opportunities to expand in a way that feels manageable. Last market was greatā€¦I had my daughter helpā€¦she did the money and did such a good job! Her tip jar was filled and made everyone smile šŸ˜Š

Iā€™ll be back at the market on June 20thā€¦this week we are closing out school.

06/03/2026

Excited to be back at the market this Saturday! Iā€™ve been baking all weekā€¦for June Iā€™ll be at the market June 6 and June 20thšŸ¤

The market is located Burlington County Agricultural Center and itā€™s from 8.30am-1pm

On the menu:
Poppyseed rolls
Lots of pretzels
Caneles
Braided sweet breads
Linzer cookies
German Nuss Ecken
And more!

After testing numerous homemade quark recipes and methods, I've finally reached a point where I'm getting consistently g...
06/01/2026

After testing numerous homemade quark recipes and methods, I've finally reached a point where I'm getting consistently great results. My goal has been to create the best German cheesecake possible using homemade quark, while also experimenting with different dairy combinations to improve texture and flavor.

For this version, I used 750 g of my homemade quark and combined it with 250 g of thick Greek yogurt to reach the 1000 g of quark mixture needed for the recipe. The result was a creamy, light, and beautifully balanced KƤsekuchen with just the right amount of tang from the lemon.
This is the version that's working best for me so far, and I'm excited to share it!

German Cheesecake (KƤsekuchen) ā€“ My Version
Ingredients
* 5 eggs, separated
* 230 g sugar, divided
* 1 pinch salt
* 1 tsp vanilla extract
* 750 g homemade quark
* 250 g thick Greek yogurt
* 35 g cornstarch
* 60 g flour
* Zest and juice of 1 lemon
Instructions
1. Grease a 10-inch (26 cm) springform pan and lightly dust with flour. Preheat the oven to 340Ā°F (170Ā°C).
2. Separate the eggs. Beat the egg whites with the salt and a portion of the sugar until stiff peaks form. Set aside.
3. In a large bowl, beat the egg yolks with the remaining sugar and vanilla extract until pale and creamy.
4. Add the 750 g homemade quark and 250 g thick Greek yogurt (for a total of 1000 g of cultured dairy), then mix in the cornstarch, flour, lemon zest, and lemon juice until smooth.
5. Gently fold the whipped egg whites into the quark mixture in several additions, being careful not to deflate the batter.
6. Pour the batter into the prepared pan (lined with parchment paper) and bake for about 50 minutes at 340Ā°F (170Ā°C).
7. After baking, turn off the oven, crack the oven door open, and allow the cheesecake to rest inside the oven while it cools gradually. This helps reduce sudden temperature changes and promotes a smoother top.
8. Once completely cooled, refrigerate before serving. Dust with powdered sugar if desired.

Ģˆsekuchen

For the cake you can use the same base as my Black Forest cake batter...the only difference is you will use a full sheet...
05/29/2026

For the cake you can use the same base as my Black Forest cake batter...the only difference is you will use a full sheet vs a 10inch cake pan, and you bake it only for about 15minutes.

For the filling:
900g of heavy whipping cream
Powder sugar (as much as you like based on taste)

Strawberry jam or a homemade strawberry compote or really any fruit!

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