Recipe for the Famous Frankfurter Kranz

The Frankfurter Kranz was developed by an unknown master baker in 1735. It symbolizes a crown with the golden crocant around the outside and the jewel-like cherries as decoration. Frankfurt was seen as the crown city of the German Empire for many years.

Frankfurter Kranz is a bit of work to make, but is one of the easiest, beginner "Sahnetorten."

This recipe makes ten, small pieces, enough for a small party or a get-together for two.

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Prep Time: 2 hours

Cook Time: 30 minutes

Total Time: 2 hours, 30 minutes

Yield: 10, small pieces

Ingredients:

***Cake***
2 eggs, separated
1 T. cold water
1/2 c. sugar (100 g.)
1 tsp. vanilla extract or a few drops of rum or butter flavoring.
1/2 c. flour (60 g.)
1//3 c. cornstarch or potato starch (40 g.)
1/2 tsp. baking powder

Recipe for the Famous Frankfurter Kranz