Ludger's Bavarian Cakery Menu

Breads

Dense rye and mixed-grain loaves that form the backbone of the German baking tradition.

• SonnenblumenbrotVegetarian · VeganWheat and rye bread loaded with toasted sunflower seeds inside and on the crust, giving a nutty aroma and gentle crunch.
• DinkelbrotVegetarian · VeganSpelt bread with a lighter, slightly sweet flavor and soft crumb, often scattered with rolled oats or flaxseed.
• PumpernickelVegetarian · VeganWestphalian-style black rye loaf, steamed for many hours until deeply dark, dense and naturally sweet with molasses notes.
• RoggenbrotVegetarian · VeganHearty rye loaf with a thick crust and moist, tangy sourdough crumb that slices thin for open-faced sandwiches.
• VollkornbrotVegetarian · VeganHeavy whole-grain rye bread packed with cracked kernels and seeds, baked slowly in a pan for a dark, compact, earthy slice.
• BauernbrotVegetarian · VeganFarmhouse-style mixed rye and wheat loaf with a floured, crackled crust and a mild sour tang throughout the crumb.

Pretzels & Rolls

Morning rolls and lye-dipped pretzels, the everyday bakery purchase in Germany.

• KürbiskernbrötchenVegetarian · VeganWhole-grain rolls topped and filled with green pumpkin seeds for a rich, toasted flavor and hearty texture.
• Laugenstange mit KäseVegetarianLong pretzel-dough stick topped with melted, browned cheese, with a salty chewy crust that suits a midday snack.
• BrezelVegetarian · VeganLye-dipped Bavarian pretzel with a glossy mahogany skin, chewy thick belly, crisp thin arms and a scattering of coarse salt.
• LaugenbrötchenVegetarian · VeganSmall lye rolls with the same burnished, salty crust as a pretzel, split open for butter, cheese or cold cuts.
• Kaiser Roll (Kaisersemmel)Vegetarian · VeganCrusty white roll stamped with a pinwheel pattern, light and airy inside with a crackly, golden top.
• MohnbrötchenVegetarian · VeganCrisp wheat rolls covered in blue poppy seeds, giving a nutty, slightly peppery bite to a breakfast spread.

Cakes & Kuchen

Sheet cakes and tortes served by the slice for afternoon Kaffee und Kuchen.

• Schwarzwälder KirschtorteVegetarian · Popular pickBlack Forest cake of chocolate sponge soaked in kirsch, layered with whipped cream and sour cherries, finished with chocolate shavings.
• ApfelstrudelVegetarianPaper-thin stretched pastry rolled around spiced apples, raisins and buttered breadcrumbs, baked crisp and dusted with sugar.
• StreuselkuchenVegetarianTender yeast cake covered with a thick layer of buttery, sugary crumbs that bake into crunchy clusters.
• KäsekuchenVegetarianGerman cheesecake made with quark, lighter and tangier than the American style, often baked on a shortcrust base.
• Frankfurter KranzVegetarian · Contains nutsRing-shaped butter cake layered with buttercream and red jam, coated all over in crunchy hazelnut brittle crumbs.
• ZwetschgenkuchenVegetarian · SeasonalLate-summer sheet cake lined with rows of halved Italian plums baked into soft yeast dough, often finished with streusel.
• BienenstichVegetarian · Contains nutsBee sting cake of yeasted dough topped with honey-caramelized almonds and filled with a thick layer of vanilla custard cream.

Pastries & Cookies

Small sweets for the coffee table and the cookie tin.

• MohnschneckeVegetarianSpiral yeast pastry filled with sweet ground poppy seed paste and topped with a thin, crackly sugar glaze.
• BerlinerVegetarianYeast-raised doughnut without a hole, filled with raspberry or plum jam and rolled in granulated sugar.
• FranzbrötchenVegetarianHamburg-style cinnamon pastry of laminated dough, pressed flat so the buttery sugar caramelizes into chewy edges.
• NusseckenVegetarian · Contains nutsTriangular shortbread bars topped with apricot jam and a toasted hazelnut layer, with tips dipped in dark chocolate.
• FlorentinerVegetarian · Contains nutsThin lacy wafers of caramelized sliced almonds and candied orange, backed with a smooth coat of chocolate.
• Linzer CookiesVegetarian · Contains nutsSandwich cookies of nutty shortbread with a cut-out window showing a center of tart red currant or raspberry jam.

Christmas Baking

Weihnachtsgebäck sold from late November through the holidays.

• StollenVegetarian · SeasonalDense, buttery Christmas loaf studded with rum-soaked raisins, candied peel and almonds, often with a marzipan core and a heavy snow of powdered sugar.
• LebkuchenVegetarian · SeasonalSoft, spiced Nuremberg-style gingerbread rounds made with honey, nuts and candied citrus on a thin wafer base, glazed or chocolate-coated.
• PfeffernüsseVegetarian · SeasonalSmall domed cookies spiced with pepper, cinnamon, clove and anise, coated in a crackly white sugar glaze.
• ZimtsterneVegetarian · SeasonalStar-shaped cinnamon cookies made with ground almonds and topped with glossy meringue, chewy and fragrant.
• SpekulatiusVegetarian · SeasonalThin, crisp spiced shortbread pressed in carved wooden molds that leave detailed images on the surface.
• VanillekipferlVegetarian · SeasonalCrescent-shaped butter cookies made with ground almonds, so tender they crumble, rolled in vanilla sugar.

Cake flavors

Sponge and butter cake bases that can be mixed and matched with any filling and frosting.

• Lemon chiffonVegetarianAiry oil-based sponge brightened with fresh zest and juice; springy and tangy, a frequent pick for showers and summer weddings.
• Almond wedding cakeVegetarian · Contains nutsWhite cake perfumed with almond extract and finely ground almonds, delicate and fragrant, long a classic choice for wedding tiers.
• MarbleVegetarianVanilla and chocolate batters swirled together in the pan, so each slice reveals its own ribbon pattern and two flavors.
• ConfettiVegetarianVanilla cake with rainbow sprinkles baked into the batter, leaving cheerful colored specks throughout; a long-standing birthday party favorite.
• Spiced carrotVegetarian · Contains nutsDense, moist spice cake with grated carrot, cinnamon and chopped walnuts, sturdy enough to stack into multiple tiers.
• Gluten-free vanillaVegetarian · Gluten-freeVanilla layer cake made from a rice and tapioca flour blend, with a soft, even crumb for guests who avoid wheat.
• Classic vanilla beanVegetarian · Popular pickFine-crumbed butter cake flecked with vanilla bean seeds; soft, moist and neutral enough to pair with almost any filling.
• Devil's food chocolateVegetarianDark chocolate cake made with cocoa and hot coffee, giving a deep, slightly bittersweet flavor and a very moist, tender crumb.
• Red velvetVegetarianButtermilk cake with a light cocoa note and vivid red color, traditionally layered with tangy cream cheese frosting.

Drinks

• Caffè latteVegetarianEspresso with plenty of steamed milk and a thin microfoam layer; mellow and creamy, often finished with latte art and offered with oat or almond milk.
• Flat whiteVegetarianA smaller, stronger cousin of the latte: a double ristretto under silky, barely-foamed milk for a dense texture and pronounced coffee flavor.
• Drip coffeeVeganBatch-brewed house coffee, usually a medium roast kept hot in airpots; straightforward, balanced cup that pairs with nearly anything from the pastry case.
• EspressoVeganA concentrated one- or two-ounce shot pulled under pressure, topped with tawny crema and carrying bittersweet, roasty notes with a short, syrupy finish.
• AmericanoVeganEspresso stretched with hot water into a full-size cup; lighter in body than drip yet keeps the toasty edge of the shot.
• CappuccinoVegetarianEqual-ish parts espresso, steamed milk, and airy foam cap, giving a drier, stronger-tasting drink than a latte with a velvety top layer.