Famous
German dishes

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Sweets

Baumkuchen

This treat is known as the "King of Cakes" in Germany.

Marzipan

An almond-sugar-egg-white paste is molded into the shapes of fruits, flowers and animals.

Rote Grutze

A raspberry puree partnered with cream, whipped cream or ice cream.

Schwarzwalter Kirschtorte

Chocolate layer cake augmented with sour cherries and whipped cream.

Stollen

Christmas cake. Studded with candied fruit. Originated in Dresden, but it is now admired throughout Germany.

Street-vendor
fast foods with
foreign influences

Currywurst

Sausage chunks doused with a curry sauce.

Donar Kebab

Turkish inspiration invented in Berlin, now sold around the world. Mass of ground lamb is grilled on a vertical spit, then sliced and served on pita bread.

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