Bake to the roots
  • Deutsch
  • Home
  • Baking Basics
    • Baking Form Converter
  • Baking Recipes
    • Cake
      • Cakes A-Z
      • Cheesecakes
      • Apple Cakes
      • Loaf Cakes
      • Layer Cakes
    • Cookies
    • Cupcakes
    • Muffins
    • Pies
    • Tarts
    • Quiches
    • Bread & More
    • Breakfast
    • Vegan Recipes
    • Sugar-free Recipes
    • Holidays
      • Valentine’s Day
      • Easter
      • Mother’s Day
      • Halloween
      • Thanksgiving
      • Christmas
        • Christmas Cookies
    • Bake Together Recipes
  • Cooking Recipes
    • Cooking Recipes A-Z
    • Weeknight Dinner
    • Pasta & More
    • Casserole Dishes
    • Burger & Sandwiches
    • Soup Recipes
    • Stew Recipes
    • Salad Recipes
    • Pizza & More
    • Air Fryer Recipes
    • Countries & Regions
      • German Recipes
      • Asian Recipes
      • American Recipes
      • Italian Recipes
      • Greek Recipes
      • Spanish
        • Tapas Recipes
  • Seasons
    • Spring
    • Summer
    • Fall
    • Winter
  • About Me
  • Contact
No Result
View All Result
Bake to the roots
  • Deutsch
  • Home
  • Baking Basics
    • Baking Form Converter
  • Baking Recipes
    • Cake
      • Cakes A-Z
      • Cheesecakes
      • Apple Cakes
      • Loaf Cakes
      • Layer Cakes
    • Cookies
    • Cupcakes
    • Muffins
    • Pies
    • Tarts
    • Quiches
    • Bread & More
    • Breakfast
    • Vegan Recipes
    • Sugar-free Recipes
    • Holidays
      • Valentine’s Day
      • Easter
      • Mother’s Day
      • Halloween
      • Thanksgiving
      • Christmas
        • Christmas Cookies
    • Bake Together Recipes
  • Cooking Recipes
    • Cooking Recipes A-Z
    • Weeknight Dinner
    • Pasta & More
    • Casserole Dishes
    • Burger & Sandwiches
    • Soup Recipes
    • Stew Recipes
    • Salad Recipes
    • Pizza & More
    • Air Fryer Recipes
    • Countries & Regions
      • German Recipes
      • Asian Recipes
      • American Recipes
      • Italian Recipes
      • Greek Recipes
      • Spanish
        • Tapas Recipes
  • Seasons
    • Spring
    • Summer
    • Fall
    • Winter
  • About Me
  • Contact
No Result
View All Result
Bake to the roots
No Result
View All Result
Home Bake Together Recipes

Easter Layer Cake with Eierlikör

by baketotheroots
March 31, 2019
in Bake Together Recipes, Cakes from A-Z, Easter Recipes
A A
0
  • 39Shares
  • 0
  • 0
  • 37
  • 2

    March is about to end and some of you might know what this means… the last Sunday of the month is always „Bake Together – The Baking Surprise“ day. Andrea from Zimtkeks & Apfeltarte and I are deciding on a topic and bake. This month it’s all about Easter. Who would have guessed ;) So grab a plate and a fork, I got a nice Chocolate Easter Cake with Eierlikör. Mmmmm…

    Eierlikör Ostertörtchen | Bake to the roots
    Eierlikör Ostertörtchen | Bake to the roots

    When it comes to deciding on a topic for the “Bake Together” event, we sometimes have problems on deciding what to do since we did already so many things the past three years… the next one will be our 3 year anniversary – yay! Anyway – right before Easter it’s pretty easy – the theme is Easter and Eierlikör (that creamy egg-based liquor similar to eggnog). Besides that, we do not have many restrictions this time – Easter cake with Eierlikör. Could be anything from a big layer cake to small bundt cakes, so I assume this time we will not be very close and the surprise will be big ;)

    Well… I decided to make a nice little layer cake with Eierlikör in the cakes. This way it is not overpowering. Some people have a problem with the flavor of Eierlikör I think… not me! ;) So the alcohol is not coming through that much. Not even the rum I brushed on top of the cakes… at least that’s what I think, but my tastebuds could be already ruined ;P No really – many people had a piece of that cake and nobody complained about a strong alcohol flavor.

    Eierlikör Ostertörtchen | Bake to the roots
    Eierlikör Ostertörtchen | Bake to the roots
    Eierlikör Ostertörtchen | Bake to the roots
    Eierlikör Ostertörtchen | Bake to the roots

    The buttercream I used is a German buttercream. What does it make German? Well… instead of plain butter and sugar, it’s made with pudding and butter. This kind of buttercream is made with much less sugar than an American buttercream for example. You all know I am trying to cut back on the sugar a bit and my goal is to leave out that white stuff wherever possible. Still tons of calories – so don’t get too excited. It’s a cake! Here to make us happy and fat… but with less sugar this time ;)

    Bake Together - The Baking Surprise
    Bake Together – The Baking Surprise

    Well.. you can make the buttercream the way I did by adding the cocoa in a later stage – that way I had a white buttercream for the filling and the darker chocolate buttercream to coat the cake. You could also make a chocolate (and espresso) pudding right from the start instead if you don’t mind having the same type of buttercream everywhere. One step less to do at the end ;) Just make sure the pudding you cook as the base of the buttercream is not too thick. It should still be creamy and not a pudding that can be cut. That sometimes happens if you let it bubble too long and too much liquid evaporates in that stage of making the pudding. Or when you accidentally add too much cornstarch ;P Also, make sure the pudding and butter have the same temperature when mixing. If any of those two is too cold/warm it can lead to a less smooth cream.

    Alright. Enough chatting – what did Andrea do? Shall we check out her blog?

    INGREDIENTS / ZUTATEN

    • English
    • Deutsch
    For the buttercream:
    1/2 cup (60g) cornstarch
    3 tbsp. sugar
    25.4 fl. oz. (750ml) milk
    1 tbsp. vanilla extract
    11.6 oz. (330g) butter
    4 tbsp. confectioners‘ sugar

    1/4 cup (30g) cocoa powder

    For the rum syrup:
    1/4 cup (60ml) water
    1/4 cup (50g) sugar
    1-2 tbsp. Rum

    For the cake layers:
    1/2 cup (120g) butter, softened
    1/2 cup (100g) sugar
    1/2 cup (100g) brown sugar
    2 large eggs
    1 tsp. vanilla extract
    1 1/2 cups (200g) all-purpose flour
    1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
    1/4 tsp. ground nutmeg
    1/4 tsp. ground cinnamon
    1/2 tsp. salt
    3/4 cup (180ml) Eierlikör

    For the decoration:
    2.5 oz. (70g) chocolate shreds
    chocolate eggs

    Für die Buttercreme:
    60g Speisestärke
    3 EL Zucker
    750ml Milch
    1 TL Vanille Extrakt
    2 TL Instant Espresso Pulver
    330g Butter
    4 EL Puderzucker

    30g Kakaopulver

    Für den Rum-Sirup:
    60ml Wasser
    50g Zucker
    1-2 EL Rum

    Für die Kuchenschichten:
    120g weiche Butter
    100g Zucker
    100g brauner Zucker
    2 Eier (L)
    1 TL Vanille Extrakt
    200g Mehl (Type 550)
    1 1/2 TL Backpulver
    1/4 TL Muskatnuss
    1/4 TL Zimt
    1/2 TL Salz
    180ml Eierlikör

    Für die Dekoration:
    70g Schokolade, geraspelt
    Schokoladeneier

    Eierlikör Ostertörtchen | Bake to the roots
    Eierlikör Ostertörtchen | Bake to the roots
    Eierlikör Ostertörtchen | Bake to the roots
    Eierlikör Ostertörtchen | Bake to the roots

    DIRECTIONS / ZUBEREITUNG

    • English
    • Deutsch
    1. Start with the buttercream by making a pudding. Add the cornstarch and sugar to a small bowl and mix with some of the milk until the cornstarch has dissolved completely. Add the rest of the milk and vanilla extract to a small pot and bring to a boil (stir constantly). As soon as the milk starts to bubble, add the cornstarch mixture and mix in until the pudding starts to thicken. Take off the heat, cover with a piece of plastic wrap and let cool down completely. Make sure the plastic sits directly on the surface of the pudding so you don’t get a pudding skin.

    2. For the rum syrup add the water and sugar to a small saucepan and bring to a boil. When the sugar has dissolved completely, take off the heat and add the rum. Set aside to cool down.

    3. Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Grease three 6 inches (15cm) baking tins and line with baking parchment. Set aside.

    4. Add the butter to a large bowl and mix until soft and smooth. Add the sugars and mix until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one after another and mix well in between. Add the vanilla extract and mix in. In a separate bowl mix the flour with baking powder, nutmeg, cinnamon, and salt. Add alternating with the Eierlikör to the bowl (about 3 batches) and mix until just combined. Do not overmix! Divide the batter between the prepared baking tins, smooth out the surface and bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown. Insert a toothpick into the center of the cake – if it comes out clean, you can take the cakes out of the oven. Let the cake layers cool down in the baking tins for about 10-15 minutes, then remove from the tins and place on a wire rack. Use a wooden skewer and poke several holes into the cakes, then brush with the rum syrup and let the syrup dissolve in the cakes. Let cool down completely.

    5. As soon as the pudding has cooled enough and the cakes are cooled, you can finish the buttercream. Add the softened butter and confectioners‘ sugar to a large bowl and mix on high speed until light and fluffy – the butter and pudding should have about the same temperature. Add the cooled pudding gradually with a spoon while mixing constantly until you get a nice and smooth buttercream.

    6. To assemble the cake place the first cake layer on a serving plate. Place a good amount of buttercream on top and spread evenly. Place the second cake layer on top and repeat with the buttercream – finish with the last cake and coat the whole cake with a thin layer of buttercream (crumb coat). Place in the fridge for about 30 minutes.

    7. While the cake is cooling, add the cocoa powder to the buttercream and mix until well combined. Coat the cooled cake with the chocolate buttercream, keep some for the decoration of the cake and fill into a piping bag with a star tip. Decorate the cake with the chocolate shards, the remaining buttercream and chocolate eggs. Cool for at least one more hour before serving.

    1. Für die Buttercreme als erstes einen Pudding zubereiten. Dafür die Speisestärke mit dem Zucker in einer kleinen Schüssel vermischen. Von der Milch etwas in die Schüssel geben und so lange verrühren, bis sich die Stärke komplett aufgelöst hat. Die restliche Milch mit dem Vanille Extrakt in einen kleinen Topf geben und unter ständigem Rühren zum Kochen bringen. Die Stärkemischung einrühren weiter rühren, bis die Mischung andickt. Vom Herd nehmen und mit einem Stück Klarsichtfolie abdecken – die Folie sollte dabei direkt auf dem Pudding aufliegen, damit sich keine Haut bildet. Komplett abkühlen lassen.

    2. Für den Rum-Sirup das Wasser und den Zucker in einen kleinen Topf geben und aufkochen, damit sich der Zucker komplett auflöst. Vom Herd nehmen und den Rum unterrühren. Zum Abkühlen zur Seite stellen.

    3. Den Ofen auf 180°C (350°F) vorheizen. Drei 15cm (6 inches) Springformen einfetten und mit Backpapier auslegen. Zur Seite stellen.

    4. Die Butter für den Teig in ein große Schüssel geben und aufschlagen, bis sie schön weich ist. Die beiden Zuckersorten dazugeben und alles hell und luftig aufschlagen. Die Eier einzeln dazugeben und jeweils gut unterrühren. Vanille Extrakt dazugeben und unterrühren. In einer zweiten Schüssel das Mehl mit Backpulver, Muskatnuss, Zimt und Salz vermischen und dann abwechselnd mit dem Eierlikör zur großen Schüssel dazugeben und unterrühren – nur so viel rühren, dass gerade alles verbunden ist. Den Teig auf die drei vorbereiteten Backformen aufteilen, die Oberfläche glätten und dann für 25-30 Minuten backen. Mit einem Zahnstocher testen, ob noch Teig kleben bleibt und erst aus dem Ofen nehmen, wenn er sauber herauskommt. Die Kuchen aus dem Ofen holen und für etwa 10-15 Minuten in den Formen abkühlen lassen, dann herauslösen und auf ein Kuchengitter setzen. Mit einem Holzspieß mehrere Löcher in die Kuchenschichten stechen und dann die einzelnen Schichten mit dem Rum-Sirup bestreichen, damit er in die Kuchen einziehen kann. Komplett abkühlen lassen.

    5. Sobald der Pudding und die Kuchen abgekühlt sind, kann man mit der Buttercreme weitermachen. Dazu die weiche Butter und den Puderzucker in eine große Schüssel geben und auf höchster Stufe hell und luftig aufschlagen. Den abgekühlten Pudding löffelweise zur Schüssel dazugeben und jeweils gut unterrühren, bis eine cremige Buttercreme entsteht.

    6. Zum Zusammenbau der Torte die erste Kuchenschicht auf eine Servierplatte setzen, eine gute Portion Buttercreme darauf verteilen, die zweite Kuchenschicht auflegen, erneut Buttercreme darauf verteilen und mit der dritten Kuchenschicht abschließen. Die Torte mit einer dünnen Schicht Buttercreme (Crumb Coat) einstreichen und für etwa 30 Minuten in den Kühlschrank stellen.

    7. Während die Torte kühlt, die verbliebene Buttercreme mit dem Kakaopulver aufschlagen, bis eine homogene Schokoladenbuttercreme entstanden ist. Die Torte damit einstreichen – für die Dekoration etwas zurückhalten und in einen Spritzbeutel mit Sterntüll füllen. Den Kuchen mit der geraspelten Schokolade, Buttercreme und Schokoladeneiern dekorieren und bis zum Servieren noch einmal mindestens eine Stunde in den Kühlschrank stellen.

    Eierlikör Ostertörtchen | Bake to the roots
    Eierlikör Ostertörtchen | Bake to the roots
    Eierlikör Ostertörtchen | Bake to the roots
    Eierlikör Ostertörtchen | Bake to the roots

    Craving more? Keep in touch on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Pinterest for new post updates and more. You can also contact me with any questions or inquiries!

    Here is a version of the recipe you can print easily.

    Print
    clock clock iconcutlery cutlery iconflag flag iconfolder folder iconinstagram instagram iconpinterest pinterest iconfacebook facebook iconprint print iconsquares squares iconheart heart iconheart solid heart solid icon
    Eierlikör Ostertörtchen | Bake to the roots

    Easter Layer Cake with Eierlikör

    5 Stars 4 Stars 3 Stars 2 Stars 1 Star No reviews
    • Author: Bake to the roots
    • Prep Time: 1h
    • Cook Time: 30m
    • Total Time: 5h
    • Yield: 10 1x
    • Category: Cake
    • Cuisine: German
    Print Recipe
    Pin Recipe

    Description

    Delicious little Easter cake made with Eierlikör – typical German cream liquor similar to eggnog. Just better ;)


    Ingredients

    For the buttercream:
    1/2 cup (60g) cornstarch
    3 tbsp. sugar
    25.4 fl. oz. (750ml) milk
    1 tbsp. vanilla extract
    11.6 oz. (330g) butter
    4 tbsp. confectioners‘ sugar
    1/4 cup (30g) cocoa powder
    For the rum syrup:
    1/4 cup (60ml) water
    1/4 cup (50g) sugar
    1-2 tbsp. Rum
    For the cake layers:
    1/2 cup (120g) butter, softened
    1/2 cup (100g) sugar
    1/2 cup (100g) brown sugar
    2 large eggs
    1 tsp. vanilla extract
    1 1/2 cups (200g) all-purpose flour
    1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
    1/4 tsp. ground nutmeg
    1/4 tsp. ground cinnamon
    1/2 tsp. salt
    3/4 cup (180ml) Eierlikör
    For the decoration:
    2.5 oz. (70g) chocolate shreds
    chocolate eggs


    Instructions

    1. Start with the buttercream by making a pudding. Add the cornstarch and sugar to a small bowl and mix with some of the milk until the cornstarch has dissolved completely. Add the rest of the milk and vanilla extract to a small pot and bring to a boil (stir constantly). As soon as the milk starts to bubble, add the cornstarch mixture and mix in until the pudding starts to thicken. Take off the heat, cover with a piece of plastic wrap and let cool down completely. Make sure the plastic sits directly on the surface of the pudding so you don’t get a pudding skin.
     
    2. For the rum syrup add the water and sugar to a small saucepan and bring to a boil. When the sugar has dissolved completely, take off the heat and add the rum. Set aside to cool down.
     
    3. Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Grease three 6 inches (15cm) baking tins and line with baking parchment. Set aside.
     
    4. Add the butter to a large bowl and mix until soft and smooth. Add the sugars and mix until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one after another and mix well in between. Add the vanilla extract and mix in. In a separate bowl mix the flour with baking powder, nutmeg, cinnamon, and salt. Add alternating with the Eierlikör to the bowl (about 3 batches) and mix until just combined. Do not overmix! Divide the batter between the prepared baking tins, smooth out the surface and bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown. Insert a toothpick into the center of the cake – if it comes out clean, you can take the cakes out of the oven. Let the cake layers cool down in the baking tins for about 10-15 minutes, then remove from the tins and place on a wire rack. Use a wooden skewer and poke several holes into the cakes, then brush with the rum syrup and let the syrup dissolve in the cakes. Let cool down completely.
     
    5. As soon as the pudding has cooled enough and the cakes are cooled, you can finish the buttercream. Add the softened butter and confectioners‘ sugar to a large bowl and mix on high speed until light and fluffy – the butter and pudding should have about the same temperature. Add the cooled pudding gradually with a spoon while mixing constantly until you get a nice and smooth buttercream.
     
    6. To assemble the cake place the first cake layer on a serving plate. Place a good amount of buttercream on top and spread evenly. Place the second cake layer on top and repeat with the buttercream – finish with the last cake and coat the whole cake with a thin layer of buttercream (crumb coat). Place in the fridge for about 30 minutes.
     
    7. While the cake is cooling, add the cocoa powder to the buttercream and mix until well combined. Coat the cooled cake with the chocolate buttercream, keep some for the decoration of the cake and fill into a piping bag with a star tip. Decorate the cake with the chocolate shards, the remaining buttercream and chocolate eggs. Cool for at least one more hour before serving.

    Notes

    Enjoy baking!

    Did you make this recipe?

    Share a photo and tag us — we can't wait to see what you've made!

    Eierlikör Ostertörtchen | Bake to the roots
    Eierlikör Ostertörtchen | Bake to the roots
    Tags: CakeChocolateEierlikoerEspresso

    Related Posts

    Einfacher Glühweinkuchen mit Schokolade | Bake to the roots

    Mulled Wine Chocolate Cake

    by baketotheroots
    December 3, 2025
    0

    A Christmas market would be unthinkable without mulled wine – the same goes for this delicious Mulled Wine Chocolate Cake. Without the sweet, spiced red wine, it would be only a simple chocolate cake. Not...

    Schokolade Lebkuchen | Bake to the roots

    (German) Chocolate Gingerbread

    by baketotheroots
    November 29, 2025
    0

    Gingerbread is an essential part of Christmas celebrations here in Germany. Without some of them lying around on the Christmas cookie plate, the holidays would not be the same. Supermarkets often start selling these delicious...

    Schoko Streuselplätzchen mit Nougat & Biscoff | Bake to the roots

    Chocolate Streusel Cookies with Nougat & Biscoff

    by baketotheroots
    November 28, 2025
    2

    For the Christmas season, I used to go a little overboard with baking Christmas cookies. It used to be quite normal for us to have 15-20 different types of cookies in our cookie jars. Nowadays,...

    Next Post
    Easy Eierlikör Gugelhupf | Bake to the roots

    Easy Eierlikör Bundt Cake

    Eierlikör Cookies | Bake to the roots

    Easy Eierlikör Cookies

    Leave a Reply Cancel reply

    Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

    Recipe rating 5 Stars 4 Stars 3 Stars 2 Stars 1 Star

    About me


    Hi, my name is Marc. I’m a graphic designer.
    I love my job, but in between I love to bake and try new things in the kitchen. A lot of my friends and colleagues encourage me to bake – for a very simple reason: they get the leftovers – and it seems they like it most of the time. ;)

    Read more…

    Social Media

    • 105.4k Followers
    • 20.8k Fans
    • 36.9k Followers
    • 18.5k Followers
    • 1.1k Subscribers
    • 14.2k Subscribers

    Food Blog Award 2016 - Bester Back Blog AMA Foodblog Award 2016 - Top 6 Videobeitrag

     

    Recent Posts

    • Mulled Wine Chocolate Cake
    • Pierogi & Sausage Skillet
    • Tiramisu Christmas Wreath
    • (German) Chocolate Gingerbread
    • Chocolate Streusel Cookies with Nougat & Biscoff

    Categories

    Tags

    Almonds Apple Banana Blueberry Bread Breakfast Brownies Buttercream Cake Caramel Cheese Cheesecake Cherries Chocolate Christmas Cinnamon Coconut Cookies Cupcakes Desserts Dinner Easter Hazelnuts Homemade Lemon lunch Meat Nuts Oats Pasta Pies Potatoes Raspberries Salad Savory Snacks Stew Strawberries Streusels Tarts Tomato Vanilla Vegan vegetarian Yeast

    Links marked with an asterisk (*) are affiliate links (advertising/Werbung) to Amazon Germany. If you click on one of those links and buy something via this link, I will get a commission for that sale. The price of whatever you buy is not affected in any way by this.

    Cookie Mania: 100 Irresistible Cookie Recipes.

    My cookie book is packed with my best cookie recipes.

    Grab your copy (in German) and become a master of the cookie arts!
    ▪ Includes vegan, gluten-free, and sugar-free recipes
    ▪ A must-have for all cookie-holics!

    Category

    Archive

    Good to know…

    ▪ About me

    ▪ Collaborations

    ▪ Impressum

    ▪ Datenschutzerklärung

    © 2014-2025 Bake to the roots – Made with ♥ by Marc Kromer | Bake to the roots. All rights reserved.

    No Result
    View All Result
    • Deutsch
    • Home
    • Baking Basics
      • Baking Form Converter
    • Baking Recipes
      • Cake
        • Cakes A-Z
        • Cheesecakes
        • Apple Cakes
        • Loaf Cakes
        • Layer Cakes
      • Cookies
      • Cupcakes
      • Muffins
      • Pies
      • Tarts
      • Quiches
      • Bread & More
      • Breakfast
      • Vegan Recipes
      • Sugar-free Recipes
      • Holidays
        • Valentine’s Day
        • Easter
        • Mother’s Day
        • Halloween
        • Thanksgiving
        • Christmas
        • Christmas Cookies
      • Bake Together Recipes
    • Cooking Recipes
      • Cooking Recipes A-Z
      • Weeknight Dinner
      • Pasta & More
      • Casserole Dishes
      • Burger & Sandwiches
      • Soup Recipes
      • Stew Recipes
      • Salad Recipes
      • Pizza & More
      • Air Fryer Recipes
      • Countries & Regions
        • German Recipes
        • Asian Recipes
        • American Recipes
        • Italian Recipes
        • Greek Recipes
        • Spanish
    • Seasons
      • Spring
      • Summer
      • Fall
      • Winter
    • About Me
    • Contact

    © 2014-2025 Bake to the roots
    Made with ♥ by Marc Kromer | Bake to the roots. All rights reserved.

     
    Send this to a friend