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Belgian Stollen

Belgian Stollen

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A traditional German cake, flavored with fruit and almonds, perfect for the Advent season.

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Recipe from JackPotte, MCG59, ChronosLibre and 1 other contributors (Wikibooks), adapted by Recette de cuisine · · updated on

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The Stollen is a German cake traditionally eaten during the Advent season. This dessert is typically made with a fruitcake base and is often topped with marzipan and dusted with powdered sugar.

Ingredients and directions

  • Prep time1 hr 30 min
  • Cook time40 min
  • Resting2 hr
  • Total4 hr 10 min
  • DifficultyMedium
  • CostBudget
  • Cooking methodfour
  • Estimated cost$6.07 $0.76 / serving Estimated price; varies by store. Converted from euros at the ECB rate of October 7, 2026.

Ingredients

8 people
  • $0.66
  • $0.66
  • $1.05
  • $0.25
  • $1.00
  • $1.39
  • $1.06

Prices from US supermarkets for 4 of 7 ingredients; Belgian prices for the rest.

Directions

  1. In a bowl, combine the flour, make a well, and add 10 cl of lukewarm milk and the yeast. Let it rest for 15 minutes.
  2. Incorporate all the flour into the center, gradually adding the warm milk. ≈ 4 min
  3. Mix well, and let it rest for an hour next to a radiator (cover with a dishcloth).
  4. Add the melted butter, sugar, and fruits, zest, and candied ginger. Mix well, and let it rest for 2 hours next to a radiator.
  5. Divide the dough into two equal-sized cakes; for each cake, crumble a block of almond paste and add it inside. ≈ 3 min
  6. Bake in a preheated oven at 170 °C for 40 minutes.
  7. Dust with powdered sugar ≈ 3 min

The bill

Belgian Stollen

  • 500 g of flour$0.66
  • 12 grams of baker’s yeast$0.66
  • 70 g of dried fruit, candied ginger, citrus zest$1.05
  • 25 cl of milk$0.25
  • 900 g of sugar$1.00
  • 150 g of butter$1.39
  • two blocks of almond paste$1.06

Total$6.07

that's $0.76 per person

Estimated price; varies by store.

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Ingredients

  • 500 g of flour
  • 12 grams of baker’s yeast
  • 70 g of dried fruit, candied ginger, citrus zest
  • 25 cl of milk
  • 900 g of sugar
  • 150 g of butter
  • two blocks of almond paste

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