It is the German-version of a gingerbread man, but has a slightly different texture and taste compared to typical American or British gingerbread. The German ones are "chewier" and definitely benefit from the use of individual traditional spices. The spices in the dough regarded as being healthy and aiding digestion. Its origins can be traced back to the 12th century and was first baked regularly in monasteries.
Schwarzwaelder Kirschtorte
It is the Black Forest Gateau, Germany's sweetest and most renowned contribution all over the world. It is a type of Black Forest Cake, mainly a chocolate sponge filled with cream, cherries and cherry Schnapps.
Zimtschnecken
Zimtschnecken, when translated literally, means "cinnamon snails" and is a regular feature in the "sweet" corner of any German bakery.
Flammkuchen
The Flammkuchen is composed of thin bread dough rolled out in a rectangle, traditionally, or a circle, which is covered with cheese, thinly sliced raw onions and pepper. There is also the sweet kind with crème fraîche, sliced apples, sugar and cinnamon. It resembles a thin pizza.
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