Summer, sun, lightness! Which cakes do you love at a good garden party when high temperatures mean that it should be light? We have brought you some great recipes and also reveal what you can pay attention to when baking summer cakes.
Which recipes are suitable for quick summer cakes?
For quick summer cakes in midsummer, the strategy is crucial: we minimize the heat in the kitchen, i.e. the baking time, and maximize the stability. The most effective recipes use either no-bake bases or quick sponge bases, combined with light, gelatin-free creams. One of our favorite recipes this summer are the quick ones Mango cake with pistachios and Strawberry cake with passion fruit.
Which fruit tarts are in season in summer?
Local fruit not only has the best flavor in summer, but thanks to the short transport routes it also ensures the necessary freshness in the cake display case. We differentiate between the different months here:
#1 June: The start of the berry season
June is all about the first sweet signs of summer.
- Strawberries: The undisputed classic (strawberry cream cake or strawberry sponge roll).
- Sweet & sour cherries: Perfect for the classic Danube wave or cherry crumble cake.
- Currants: The acid harmonizes perfectly with meringue toppings.
- Rhubarb: In season until June 24th – ideal for meringue cakes.
#2 July: The fullness of midsummer
The diversity reaches its peak in July. Now is the best time for mixed berry cakes.
- Raspberries & Blueberries: The stars for no-bake cheesecakes or light yogurt cakes.
- Apricots & Peaches: Bring Mediterranean flair to the garden.
- Gooseberries: Often underestimated, but brilliant in combination with a fine meringue or cream layer.
#3 August: Late summer & stone fruit
As the days slowly become shorter, the fruit selection changes to more substantial varieties.
- Plums & plums: Ring in late summer (ideal as a sheet cake with yeast dough).
- Mirabelle plums: Small, sweet highlights that look great on a sour cream cake.
- Blackberries: Now reach their full aroma and go perfectly with dark chocolate bases.
Which summer cakes are easy to prepare?
Fridge cakes based on biscuit base are particularly easy to prepare as they set overnight in the fridge and fully develop their aroma. Classic sour cream or yoghurt cakes also gain stability through a longer resting time, while fruit cakes with icing become juicier as they are absorbed into the base. Frozen ice cream cakes or semifreddo variants can even be made days in advance and only need to thaw briefly before serving.
