Ooooh yes, Ashley! 😍 Donauwelle—aka the dreamy “Danube Wave Cake” or Schneewittchenkuchen (Snow White Cake)—is a beautiful, vintage European layer cake from Hungary and Germany. It’s rich, nostalgic, and stunning with its chocolate-cherry-vanilla waves and a glossy chocolate glaze on top. A showstopper that tastes even better than it looks!
Here’s the long, authentic version of this beloved treat that will bring back all the feels:
🍒 Donauwelle (Danube Wave Cake / Schneewittchenkuchen)
🌊 A gorgeous wavy cake with vanilla & chocolate sponge, sour cherries, buttercream, and chocolate glaze.
📋 Ingredients
For the Cake Base:
- 250g (1 cup + 2 tbsp) unsalted butter, softened
- 200g (1 cup) granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 4 eggs
- 300g (2½ cups) all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1–2 tbsp milk (as needed)
- 2 tbsp cocoa powder
- 1 jar (about 350g) sour cherries, drained (or use morello cherries or fresh if in season)
For the Buttercream:
- 500ml (2 cups) milk
- 1 packet (about 40g) vanilla pudding powder (or use cornstarch + vanilla)
- 3 tbsp sugar
- 200g (7 oz) unsalted butter, softened
For the Chocolate Glaze:
- 200g (7 oz) dark chocolate
- 2 tbsp neutral oil (like sunflower or coconut)