Easter holds a special place in my heart. In Germany, Easter is not just a religious holiday but a celebration of spring, renewal, and togetherness. Children eagerly anticipate this time of year, as it brings with it a plethora of delightful activities and treats.
(πIn this photo you can see me and my mom looking for Easter Eggs in 1971)
One of the highlights of Easter in Germany is the culinary aspect. Children eagerly bake sweet yeast bread creations shaped like bunnies and lambs. The kitchen is filled with the aroma of freshly baked goodies, and the anticipation of decorating them is almost as exciting as the actual baking process itself.
Kami at Austin Tinkering School and I are hosting a joint class for Easter!
We will be decorating Ukrainian Wax Resist Eggs and baking German Easter Wreaths.
One of my fondest memories is the tradition of baking lamb-shaped cakes using molds. These sweet cake lambs, adorned with a tiny bell around their necks, not only delighted the taste buds but also symbolized the spirit of togetherness and love that permeated our Easter celebrations.
In the spirit of sharing, I've included the recipe for these delightful lamb-shaped cakes below.
May it bring a taste of German Easter tradition into your home, and may this season be filled with joy, love, and sweet memories for you and your loved ones.
Love, Chef Pascal
Here is the recipe:
Ingredients:
10 1/2 Tbsp unsalted soft butter
2/3 cup sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 pinch salt
3 eggs
1 1/2 cups flour
1 tsp baking powder
3 Tbsp milk
Instructions:
Preheat the oven to 350F.
Grease the cake mold well with soft butter.
Cream butter, sugar, vanilla, salt, and eggs well.
Add flour, baking powder, and milk and mix until the batter comes together.
Pour into the mold and bake on a cookie sheet for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
Here is a link to purchase one of these molds: