Best 7 Rivel Kuchen Recipes

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Rivel Kuchen, a delectable pastry with a crumbly texture and a sweet, nutty filling, is a cherished culinary treasure that has been passed down through generations. Originating from Germany, this delectable treat is known for its unique combination of a buttery, yeast-based dough and a filling made from a mixture of ground nuts, sugar, and spices. Whether enjoyed as a delightful breakfast pastry, a sweet afternoon snack, or as a special dessert, Rivel Kuchen captivates taste buds with its harmonious blend of flavors and textures. Embark on a culinary journey, discover the secrets of preparing this classic delicacy, and delight in the unforgettable taste of Rivel Kuchen.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

RIVEL KUCHEN



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This old German recipe for coffee cake features a cinnamon-sugar topping.

Provided by Suzanne Stull

Categories     German Recipes

Yield 36

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 (.25 ounce) package active dry yeast
¼ cup warm water
1 teaspoon white sugar
2 cups milk
½ cup white sugar
½ cup shortening
2 teaspoons salt
2 eggs, beaten
7 cups all-purpose flour
1 ½ cups white sugar
3 cups water
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
¾ cup milk
1 ½ teaspoons ground allspice
1 cup all-purpose flour
¼ cup butter
1 tablespoon white sugar
¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • Dissolve yeast in 1/4 cup warm water to which 1 teaspoon of sugar has been added.
  • Scald 2 cups milk; add 1/2 cup sugar, shortening and salt. Cool to lukewarm. Beat in eggs. Add flour enough to make medium thick batter and beat well. Add beaten eggs and dissolved yeast, beat well. Stir in the remaining flour. When too thick to mix by spoon, pour onto floured board. Knead dough until smooth and elastic.
  • Put dough into greased bowl, and let rise until double in size. Divide into 2 parts. Knead each down, and roll out to fit 13 X 9 inch pan.
  • Put 1 1/2 cup sugar into heavy skillet and brown, stirring all the time. Add 3 cups water. Cook until sugar is dissolved. Sir together 3 tablespoons flour and 3/4 cup milk; add to the sugar water. Cook until mixture is thick like gravy. Cool. Add allspice. Spread on unbaked coffee cakes.
  • Mix 1 cup flour, 1/4 cup butter or margarine, 1 tablespoon sugar, and cinnamon until crumbly. Sprinkle rivels mixture over coffee cake.
  • Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 25 minutes, or until golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 198.9 calories, Carbohydrate 34.3 g, Cholesterol 15.2 mg, Fat 5.1 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 1.9 g, Sodium 151.2 mg, Sugar 12.5 g

RASPBERRY CUSTARD KUCHEN



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Back where I grew up in Wisconsin, people have been baking this German treat for generations. We love it for breakfast or as a special dessert. It's no fuss to fix and impressive to serve. -Virginia Arndt, Sequim, Washington

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour, divided
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup cold butter
2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
1/2 cup sugar
FILLING:
3 cups fresh raspberries
1 cup sugar
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
2 large eggs, beaten
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine 1 cup flour and salt; cut in butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in cream; pat onto the bottom of a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Combine the sugar and remaining flour; sprinkle over crust. , Arrange raspberries over crust. In a large bowl, combine sugar and flour. Stir in eggs, cream and vanilla; pour over berries. , Bake at 375° for 40-45 minutes or until lightly browned. Serve warm or cold. Store in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 328 calories, Fat 17g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 86mg cholesterol, Sodium 195mg sodium, Carbohydrate 42g carbohydrate (27g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

RICH FRUIT KUCHENS



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This German classic is such a part of our reunions, we designate a special place to serve it. Five generations flock to the "Kuchen Room" for this coffee cake. -Stephanie Schentzel, Northville, South Dakota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch

Time 1h15m

Yield 4 coffee cakes (8 servings each).

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 1/8 teaspoons active dry yeast
1/2 cup warm water (110° to 115°)
1/2 cup warm milk (110° to 115°)
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup canola oil
1 large egg, room temperature, lightly beaten
3-1/2 cups all-purpose flour, divided
CUSTARD:
4 large eggs, lightly beaten
2 cups heavy whipping cream
1-1/2 cups sugar
8 to 10 cups sliced peeled tart apples or canned sliced peaches, drained, or combination of fruits
TOPPING:
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 cup cold butter

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add the milk, sugar, salt, oil, egg and 2-1/2 cups flour; beat until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Do not knead. Cover and refrigerate overnight., The next day, for custard, whisk the eggs, cream and sugar in a large bowl until combined; set aside. Divide dough into 4 portions. , On a lightly floured surface, roll each portion into a 10-in. circle. Press each circle onto the bottom and up the sides of an ungreased 9-in. pie plate. Arrange 2 to 2-1/2 cups of fruit in each crust. Pour 1 cup custard over fruit., For topping, combine the sugar, flour and cinnamon in a small bowl. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Sprinkle 1/3 cup over each coffee cake. Cover edges of dough with foil. Bake at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until golden brown and custard reaches 160°.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 242 calories, Fat 11g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 58mg cholesterol, Sodium 69mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (19g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

RIVEL KUCHEN



Rivel Kuchen image

This old German recipe for coffee cake features a cinnamon-sugar topping.

Provided by Suzanne Stull

Categories     German Recipes

Yield 36

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 (.25 ounce) package active dry yeast
¼ cup warm water
1 teaspoon white sugar
2 cups milk
½ cup white sugar
½ cup shortening
2 teaspoons salt
2 eggs, beaten
7 cups all-purpose flour
1 ½ cups white sugar
3 cups water
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
¾ cup milk
1 ½ teaspoons ground allspice
1 cup all-purpose flour
¼ cup butter
1 tablespoon white sugar
¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • Dissolve yeast in 1/4 cup warm water to which 1 teaspoon of sugar has been added.
  • Scald 2 cups milk; add 1/2 cup sugar, shortening and salt. Cool to lukewarm. Beat in eggs. Add flour enough to make medium thick batter and beat well. Add beaten eggs and dissolved yeast, beat well. Stir in the remaining flour. When too thick to mix by spoon, pour onto floured board. Knead dough until smooth and elastic.
  • Put dough into greased bowl, and let rise until double in size. Divide into 2 parts. Knead each down, and roll out to fit 13 X 9 inch pan.
  • Put 1 1/2 cup sugar into heavy skillet and brown, stirring all the time. Add 3 cups water. Cook until sugar is dissolved. Sir together 3 tablespoons flour and 3/4 cup milk; add to the sugar water. Cook until mixture is thick like gravy. Cool. Add allspice. Spread on unbaked coffee cakes.
  • Mix 1 cup flour, 1/4 cup butter or margarine, 1 tablespoon sugar, and cinnamon until crumbly. Sprinkle rivels mixture over coffee cake.
  • Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 25 minutes, or until golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 198.9 calories, Carbohydrate 34.3 g, Cholesterol 15.2 mg, Fat 5.1 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 1.9 g, Sodium 151.2 mg, Sugar 12.5 g

RIVEL KUCHEN



Rivel Kuchen image

This old German recipe for coffee cake features a cinnamon-sugar topping.

Provided by Suzanne Stull

Categories     German Recipes

Yield 36

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 (.25 ounce) package active dry yeast
¼ cup warm water
1 teaspoon white sugar
2 cups milk
½ cup white sugar
½ cup shortening
2 teaspoons salt
2 eggs, beaten
7 cups all-purpose flour
1 ½ cups white sugar
3 cups water
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
¾ cup milk
1 ½ teaspoons ground allspice
1 cup all-purpose flour
¼ cup butter
1 tablespoon white sugar
¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • Dissolve yeast in 1/4 cup warm water to which 1 teaspoon of sugar has been added.
  • Scald 2 cups milk; add 1/2 cup sugar, shortening and salt. Cool to lukewarm. Beat in eggs. Add flour enough to make medium thick batter and beat well. Add beaten eggs and dissolved yeast, beat well. Stir in the remaining flour. When too thick to mix by spoon, pour onto floured board. Knead dough until smooth and elastic.
  • Put dough into greased bowl, and let rise until double in size. Divide into 2 parts. Knead each down, and roll out to fit 13 X 9 inch pan.
  • Put 1 1/2 cup sugar into heavy skillet and brown, stirring all the time. Add 3 cups water. Cook until sugar is dissolved. Sir together 3 tablespoons flour and 3/4 cup milk; add to the sugar water. Cook until mixture is thick like gravy. Cool. Add allspice. Spread on unbaked coffee cakes.
  • Mix 1 cup flour, 1/4 cup butter or margarine, 1 tablespoon sugar, and cinnamon until crumbly. Sprinkle rivels mixture over coffee cake.
  • Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 25 minutes, or until golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 198.9 calories, Carbohydrate 34.3 g, Cholesterol 15.2 mg, Fat 5.1 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 1.9 g, Sodium 151.2 mg, Sugar 12.5 g

RIVEL KUCHEN



Rivel Kuchen image

This old German recipe for coffee cake features a cinnamon-sugar topping.

Provided by Suzanne Stull

Categories     German Recipes

Yield 36

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 (.25 ounce) package active dry yeast
¼ cup warm water
1 teaspoon white sugar
2 cups milk
½ cup white sugar
½ cup shortening
2 teaspoons salt
2 eggs, beaten
7 cups all-purpose flour
1 ½ cups white sugar
3 cups water
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
¾ cup milk
1 ½ teaspoons ground allspice
1 cup all-purpose flour
¼ cup butter
1 tablespoon white sugar
¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • Dissolve yeast in 1/4 cup warm water to which 1 teaspoon of sugar has been added.
  • Scald 2 cups milk; add 1/2 cup sugar, shortening and salt. Cool to lukewarm. Beat in eggs. Add flour enough to make medium thick batter and beat well. Add beaten eggs and dissolved yeast, beat well. Stir in the remaining flour. When too thick to mix by spoon, pour onto floured board. Knead dough until smooth and elastic.
  • Put dough into greased bowl, and let rise until double in size. Divide into 2 parts. Knead each down, and roll out to fit 13 X 9 inch pan.
  • Put 1 1/2 cup sugar into heavy skillet and brown, stirring all the time. Add 3 cups water. Cook until sugar is dissolved. Sir together 3 tablespoons flour and 3/4 cup milk; add to the sugar water. Cook until mixture is thick like gravy. Cool. Add allspice. Spread on unbaked coffee cakes.
  • Mix 1 cup flour, 1/4 cup butter or margarine, 1 tablespoon sugar, and cinnamon until crumbly. Sprinkle rivels mixture over coffee cake.
  • Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 25 minutes, or until golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 198.9 calories, Carbohydrate 34.3 g, Cholesterol 15.2 mg, Fat 5.1 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 1.9 g, Sodium 151.2 mg, Sugar 12.5 g

RIVEL KUCHEN



Rivel Kuchen image

This old German recipe for coffee cake features a cinnamon-sugar topping.

Provided by Suzanne Stull

Categories     German Recipes

Yield 36

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 (.25 ounce) package active dry yeast
¼ cup warm water
1 teaspoon white sugar
2 cups milk
½ cup white sugar
½ cup shortening
2 teaspoons salt
2 eggs, beaten
7 cups all-purpose flour
1 ½ cups white sugar
3 cups water
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
¾ cup milk
1 ½ teaspoons ground allspice
1 cup all-purpose flour
¼ cup butter
1 tablespoon white sugar
¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • Dissolve yeast in 1/4 cup warm water to which 1 teaspoon of sugar has been added.
  • Scald 2 cups milk; add 1/2 cup sugar, shortening and salt. Cool to lukewarm. Beat in eggs. Add flour enough to make medium thick batter and beat well. Add beaten eggs and dissolved yeast, beat well. Stir in the remaining flour. When too thick to mix by spoon, pour onto floured board. Knead dough until smooth and elastic.
  • Put dough into greased bowl, and let rise until double in size. Divide into 2 parts. Knead each down, and roll out to fit 13 X 9 inch pan.
  • Put 1 1/2 cup sugar into heavy skillet and brown, stirring all the time. Add 3 cups water. Cook until sugar is dissolved. Sir together 3 tablespoons flour and 3/4 cup milk; add to the sugar water. Cook until mixture is thick like gravy. Cool. Add allspice. Spread on unbaked coffee cakes.
  • Mix 1 cup flour, 1/4 cup butter or margarine, 1 tablespoon sugar, and cinnamon until crumbly. Sprinkle rivels mixture over coffee cake.
  • Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 25 minutes, or until golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 198.9 calories, Carbohydrate 34.3 g, Cholesterol 15.2 mg, Fat 5.1 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 1.9 g, Sodium 151.2 mg, Sugar 12.5 g

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients: Good ingredients make all the difference in the taste of your Rivel Kuchen. Use fresh fruit, real butter, and high-quality flour.
  • Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing the batter will make the cake tough. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Bake the cake in a preheated oven: This will help the cake rise evenly and prevent it from sinking in the middle.
  • Let the cake cool completely before serving: This will allow the flavors to develop and the cake to set properly.

Conclusion:

Rivel Kuchen is a delicious and easy-to-make cake that is perfect for any occasion. With its light and fluffy texture, sweet and tart filling, and crumbly streusel topping, it's sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you're looking for a special dessert, give Rivel Kuchen a try. You won't be disappointed!

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