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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