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Apfel Kuchen: German Apple Cake

Just in time for the apple harvests, Nadja Peschke shares her family recipe.

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Apfel Kuchen: German Apple Cake

Apfel Kuchen: German Apple Cake

Just in time for the apple harvests, Nadja Peschke shares her family recipe.

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    $ 90.00
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    $ 110.00
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In chef Nadja Peschke's family, this traditional cake is a weekly staple with coffee or tea. The light and slightly sweetened egg batter is the perfect foundation for showcasing Washington's apple harvest.

Details

  • Apfel Kuchen is a recipe that works for experienced bakers and beginners alike. We will hone our baking skills together as we create our own unique cake with the pick of the season's harvest.
  • BARN’s kitchen facility regularly uses ingredients on the FDA’s major allergens list. This class uses: milk (butter), eggs, wheat.
  • Do not bring water bottles. Water will be provided.

Materials

  • A $20 material fee, included in the price of the class, covers all the ingredients you'll need.  

Class Policies

  • You must wear closed-toe shoes and tie back long hair.
  • Ages 14 and up are welcome.
Instructor
Nadja Peschke

Nadja comes from the Boston area and holds a bachelor's degree in studio art from Principia College in Elsah, Ill. She works as a professional baker and does art commissions on the side. In her day-to-day life and on her travels abroad, she enjoys creating meals and baking her signature sourdough bread for friends. She first began baking sourdough in 2020 and has proudly shared her starter “Lilac” with culinary arts classes at BARN. In her classes, Nadja loves to incorporate the importance of seasonality and supporting our local food systems. She teaches both youth and adult classes. You can find her current food and art work on nadjapeschke.com or on Instagram @thewinterlilac.

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