Lightning Cake Also Called Blitz Kuchen Recipes

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BLITZKUCHEN (GERMAN LIGHTNING CAKE)

A German grandma would make one of these cakes when family dropped by. It can be made fast, and it's also gone fast...thus the lightning cake.

Provided by Sharon Whitley

Categories     Cakes

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 7



Blitzkuchen (German Lightning Cake) image

Steps:

  • 1. Sift flour and baking powder together. Grease 9X13 cake pan. Preheat over to 350.
  • 2. Cream butter and sugar. Add eggs, one at a time beat well. Add flour, lemon juice, and rind. Spread in greased pan. Sprinkle with cinnamon sugar mixture and bake 20 minutes.

1 c butter
1 1/2 c all purpose flour
1 1/2 tsp baking powder
1 c sugar
4 large eggs
1 medium lemon, grate rind and save juice of 1 lemon
1/2 c cinnamon sugar mixture

BLITZ KUCHEN

Blitz Kuchen or Lightning Cake was always one of grandma's fast and easy standbys when we stopped in for a visit.

Provided by Taylor in Belgium

Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 45m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7



Blitz Kuchen image

Steps:

  • Cream sugar and butter, add egg yolks.
  • Sift flour with baking powder, add alternately with milk, add vanilla.
  • Beat 4 egg whites until stiff.
  • Add sugar to egg whites and whip until it stands in peaks.
  • Put batter in 2 greased layer cake pans.
  • Pile meringue on top of each layer and sprinkle with coconut or chopped nuts.
  • Bake at 325 degrees for 30 to 40 minutes.

1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup butter
4 egg yolks
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup flour
5 tablespoons milk

LIGHTNING CAKE (ALSO CALLED BLITZ KUCHEN)

Make and share this Lightning Cake (Also Called Blitz Kuchen) recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Karen..

Categories     Breads

Time 50m

Yield 9 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10



Lightning Cake (Also Called Blitz Kuchen) image

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350F and lightly oil an 8" square cake pan.
  • Mix the ingredients in the order given and pour into prepared pan.
  • Combine topping ingredients and sprinkle on top.
  • Bake for about 25 minutes or until cake tests done.

1/2 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar
1 egg
1 cup milk
2 cups flour
4 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon butter
2 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon flour
1 teaspoon cinnamon

LIGHTNING CAKE

quick and yummy cake I once made mistake and doubled the buttermilk (1 cup). I baked the cake in a springform pan and let it cool completely in the pan. My son prefers the mistake to the original recipe.

Provided by Kirste

Categories     Dessert

Time 50m

Yield 1 cake, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11



Lightning Cake image

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease and flour 9-inch round cake pan. Tap out excess flour.
  • Sift together dry ingredients.
  • Beat the eggs until blended and frothy. Whisk in sugar and beat until well blended, 1 minute.
  • Whisk in flour mixture with as few strokes as possible. Then whisk in milk, remaining melted butter, and the flavorings. Pour batter into the prepared pan.
  • Bake the cake 35 to 40 minutes, or until the tester comes out clean. Cool the cake on rack for 5 minutes, then invert onto the rack. Cool completely.
  • Invert on cake plate. Dust with confectioner's sugar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 424.7, Fat 24.6, SaturatedFat 15.1, Cholesterol 114.5, Sodium 220.5, Carbohydrate 46.8, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 28.4, Protein 4.7

1 cup unsalted butter, melted
1 1/2 cups flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt, plus
1/8 teaspoon kosher salt
2 large eggs, room temp
1 cup light brown sugar, packed
1/2 cup buttermilk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon Bourbon
1 tablespoon confectioners' sugar, for dusting

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