Lightning Cake Also Called Blitz Kuchen
Satisfy your sweet tooth with this delectable Lightning Cake, also known as Blitz Kuchen! This traditional German-inspired cake lives up to its name, coming together in a flash with just 15 minutes of prep time. The tender, buttery crumb is perfectly complemented by a fragrant cinnamon-sugar topping and a crunchy scattering of sliced almonds, giving every bite a delightful contrast of textures. Made with simple pantry staples like all-purpose flour, milk, and eggs, this easy sheet cake is perfect for last-minute gatherings or cozy family desserts. Enjoy it warm from the oven or at room temperature—it's the ultimate quick and comforting bake! Perfect for "cinnamon cake," "quick dessert ideas," and "German cake recipes" searches, this gem is sure to impress.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.5 cups unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 cups granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 0.75 cups whole milk
- 1 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 0.25 cups sliced almonds
- 2 tablespoons extra granulated sugar (for topping)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
In a large bowl, use an electric mixer to cream the softened butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
Add the eggs to the butter mixture one at a time, beating well after each addition. Then, mix in the vanilla extract.
Reduce the mixer speed to low and alternately add the dry ingredients and the milk to the butter mixture, starting and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread it evenly with a spatula.
In a small bowl, combine the cinnamon and 2 tablespoons of granulated sugar. Sprinkle the mixture evenly over the top of the batter.
Scatter the sliced almonds over the top of the sugar and cinnamon mixture.
Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
Remove the cake from the oven and allow it to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before slicing and serving. Enjoy warm or at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3057 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 131.2 g | 168% | |
| Saturated Fat | 68.7 g | 344% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 652 mg | 217% | |
| Sodium | 2309 mg | 100% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 432.4 g | 157% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.4 g | 44% | |
| Total Sugars | 236.1 g | ||
| Protein | 50.7 g | 101% | |
| Vitamin D | 5.5 mcg | 27% | |
| Calcium | 467 mg | 36% | |
| Iron | 14.7 mg | 82% | |
| Potassium | 976 mg | 21% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
