If you’re referring to the Danube Wave Cake (Donauwelle)


👨‍🍳 Instructions

1️⃣ Prepare the cake batter:

  • Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
  • Beat the butter and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each. Stir in vanilla extra
  • ct.
  • Mix flour and baking powder, then gradually add to the butter mixture. Add 2 tbsp of milk and mix until smooth.

2️⃣ Create the layers:

  • Spread half of the batter evenly in a lined baking pan.
  • Mix the remaining batter with cocoa powder and 1 tbsp of milk. Spread this chocolate layer over the vanilla batter.
  • Evenly distribute the cherries on top.

3️⃣ Bake the cake:

  • Bake for 35-40 minutes. Let it cool completely.

4️⃣ Prepare the buttercream:

  • Cook the pudding mix with milk and sugar according to package instructions. Let it cool to room temperature.
  • Beat the softened butter until fluffy, then gradually add the cooled pudding until smooth.
  • Spread the buttercream evenly over the cooled cake and refrigerate for 30 minutes.

5️⃣ Make the chocolate glaze:

  • Melt the chocolate and butter together. Pour over the buttercream and use a fork to create wavy patterns.
  • Let it set before slicing.

🔥 Pro Tips

✔ Let the buttercream and pudding be the same temperature before mixing to prevent curdling.
✔ Chill the cake before slicing for cleaner layers.

💬 Have you ever tried Donauwelle? Let me know how yours turns out! 😊🍫🍒