Baumkuchen is a German variety of spit cake. It is a traditional pastry of many European countries throughout, and also a popular snack and dessert in Japan. The characteristic rings that when sliced resemble tree rings, and give the cake its German name, Baumkuchen, which literally translates to “tree cake”.
Ingredients:
Cake Batter
4 whole eggs
1 tbsp vanilla extract
1/4 cup milk
2 tbsp dark rum (optional)
3/4 cup sugar
3/4 cup brown butter
1/2 cup cake flour
Chocolate Glaze
1 cup dark chocolate
1/2 cup heavy cream
1tbsp dark rum (optional)
1/2 envelope of gelatin
1/2 cup water
Recipe by Bryon Talbott, see more recipes from Bryon here.