Opa Karl's Apple Cake
Feiner Apfelkuchen
A classic German apple cake from Apfelbauer Ernst-Walther Süss. Tender sponge topped with wreath-arranged apples and a shiny apricot glaze.
3pm German Baking — Authentic German Cakes & Pastries in Asheville, NC
Authentic German Baking in Asheville
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Born in Cologne, Germany, I grew up with the rhythm of Kaffee und Kuchen—afternoon coffee and cake, seasonal treats, and traditions handed down from my Omas. Now settled in Asheville, North Carolina, I'm sharing those same flavors with the Blue Ridge Mountains. Whether you discover us at a local farmers market, order something special for a gathering, or simply want a taste of authentic Germany, you're warmly welcome here.
As someone who is gluten-free myself, I know how much it means to find a treat that truly doesn't compromise on taste or tradition. That's why I offer gluten-free, dairy-free, and vegan options across many of our German classics. Every item is made with care, using traditional techniques and locally-sourced ingredients whenever possible.
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What we're baking this season at the markets. Reserve ahead, pay online, and pick up at our booth. A few favorites stay in the freezer year-round.
Already pre-ordered? Manage or cancel your pre-order — you can cancel any time before the order deadline shown on your receipt, and we'll refund you in full.
Dietary needs
Pear Walnut Cake
Birnen Walnuss Kuchen
Moist cake with fresh pears and walnuts
Plum Almond Tart
Zwetschgen-Mandel-Tarte
Almond shortcrust tart with plums and cinnamon almond streusel
Star Coins
Sternentaler
Quark-oil dough pastries topped with plums, cherry jam, and streusel
Pumpkin Coffee Cake
Kürbis-Kaffeekuchen
A moist pumpkin cake with a crumbly almond streusel topping and vanilla icing.
Mushroom Quiche
Pilz-Quiche
Savory quiche with mushrooms and almond crust
Pretzel Roll
Laugenbrötchen
Lye-dipped yeast dough rolls, topped with sea salt
Pretzel Roll with Butter & Chives
Laugenbrötchen mit Butter und Schnittlauch
Lye-dipped yeast rolls with extra butter and chives folded in, topped with sea salt
Sun Coins
Sonnentaler
Quark-oil dough pastries topped with apples, apricot jam, and streusel
Cheese Spaetzle Muffins
Käsespätzle-Muffins
Baked muffins of spaetzle with caramelized onions and melted mountain-style cheese
Onion Cake
Zwiebelkuchen
Swabian onion cake on yeast dough with caramelized onions and cream
Nut Corners
Nussecken
Triangular nut corners with shortbread base, hazelnut caramel topping, and chocolate-dipped tips
Cinnamon Bun Cheesecake
Zimtschnecken-Käsekuchen
Gluten-free cheesecake on shortcrust with cinnamon streusel topping
Baked Apple Cheesecake
Bratapfel-Käsekuchen
Gluten-free cheesecake on shortcrust with baked cinnamon apple almond topping
Pear Chocolate Cake
Birnen Schokoladen Kuchen
Gluten-free dark chocolate cake with fresh pears and sliced almonds
Apple Strudel
Apfelstrudel
Classic apple pastry. Sold frozen as one strudel, cut into approximately 8 slices, ready to bake at home
Gluten-Free Spaetzle
Spätzle
Swabian egg noodles with cornmeal, scraped fresh and boiled
Kraut Strudel
Krautstrudel
Savory spin on the classic strudel pastry. Sold frozen as one strudel, cut into approximately 8 slices, ready to bake at home
Spaetzle
Spätzle
Swabian egg noodles with cornmeal, scraped fresh and boiled
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Our full menu is available by order — email us and we'll bake it for you.
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Almond Ricotta CakeSaftiger Mandel Ricotta Kuchen
- Apple CheesecakeApfel-Käsekuchen mit Nuss-Streuseln
- Apple StreuselApfelstreusel
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Banana SquaresBananenkuchen
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Bee StingBienenstich
- Blackberry StreuselBrombeer-Streuselkuchen
- Blueberry CheesecakeBlaubeer-Käsekuchen
- Blueberry Lemon CakeBlaubeer-Zitronenkuchen
- Blueberry StreuselBlaubeer Streuselkuchen
- Broccoli Cheddar QuicheBrokkoli-Käse-Quiche
- Butter CakeButterkuchen
- Carrot CakeMöhrenkuchen
- Carrot CheesecakeMöhren-Käsekuchen
- Cherry CheesecakeKirsche-Käsekuchen mit Nuss-Streuseln
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Cherry CoinsKirschentaler
- Classic German Crumb CakeStreuselkuchen
- Danube WaveDonauwelle
- Frankfurter KranzFrankfurter Kranz
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German CheesecakeKäsekuchen
- Happy Hormone Energy BallsEnergiebälle
- King's CakeKönigskuchen
- Layered Chocolate Caramel Protein BarsSchoko-Erdnuss-Proteinriegel
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Lemon CakeZitronenkuchen
- Lemon Cake with ButtercreamZitronenkuchen mit Buttercreme
- Marble CakeMarmorkuchen
- Nutella RollNutellastriezel
- Oat CookiesHaferflockenplätzchen
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Oma Christa's Spiced CakeGewürzkuchen
- Peach CheesecakePfirsich-Käsekuchen
- Peach Sheet CakePfirsich Blechkuchen
- Peach StreuselPfirsich Streuselkuchen
- Pear CoinsBirnentaler
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Poppy RollMohnstriezel
- Poppyseed Streusel CheesecakeKäsekuchen mit Mohn & Streuseln
- Raisin RollRosinenbrötchen
- Raspberry CheesecakeHimbeer-Käsekuchen
- Raspberry Sheet CakeHimbeer Blechkuchen
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Russian Pull CakeRussischer Zupfkuchen
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Seasonal Vegetable QuicheSaisonale Gemüse-Quiche
- Shortbread CookiesMürbeteig Kekse
- Spinach Feta QuicheSpinat-Feta-Quiche
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Spinach TartletsSpinattörtchen
- Strawberry Sheet CakeVanille Blechkuchen
- Yellow Zucchini Squash QuicheZucchiniquiche
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Pudding Powder
Puddingpulver
Traditional German pudding mix for creating rich, creamy desserts at home. Simply combine with milk and sugar for an authentic German pudding experience.
Vanilla Sugar
Vanillezucker
Fragrant vanilla-infused sugar, a staple in German baking. Perfect for adding authentic flavor to cakes, cookies, and whipped cream.
Recently on the Blog #
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Asheville Fall Colors: Where the Leaf Season Peaks (and Mary's Mom's First Indian Summer)
Mary's mom is visiting from Germany for the first time since Mary moved to America, and she has always wanted to see an American Indian Summer. The leaves are obliging. Here's how the season actually moves.
Quark-Oil Dough: The German Bakery Staple Behind Our Star Coins
Star Coins at our market stand are built on quark-oil dough, a German bakery staple with a taste my American palate can't quite place. Here's what makes it different.
Strudel vs. Streusel vs. Striezel
We sell Apple Strudel and Apple Streusel side by side, and people mix them up constantly, including myself. A quick field guide to strudel, streusel, and striezel.
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At Local Markets
Black Mountain Tailgate Market
Every other Saturday, May 2 – November 28 · 9am–12pm
First Baptist Church, Black Mountain, NC
West Asheville Tailgate Market
Tuesdays, April 7 – December 22 · 3:30pm–6:30pm
718 Haywood Rd., Asheville, NC 28806
Market Calendar
October 2026
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| 1 | 2 | 3 Black Mountain Tailgate Market | ||||
| 4 | 5 | 6 West Asheville Tailgate Market | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 |
| 11 | 12 | 13 West Asheville Tailgate Market | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 Black Mountain Tailgate Market |
| 18 | 19 | 20 West Asheville Tailgate Market | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 |
| 25 | 26 | 27 West Asheville Tailgate Market | 28 | 29 | 30 | 31 Black Mountain Tailgate Market |
November 2026
| S | M | T | W | T | F | S |
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| 1 | 2 | 3 West Asheville Tailgate Market | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 |
| 8 | 9 | 10 West Asheville Tailgate Market | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 Black Mountain Tailgate Market |
| 15 | 16 | 17 West Asheville Tailgate Market | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 |
| 22 | 23 | 24 West Asheville Tailgate Market | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 Black Mountain Tailgate Market |
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Wholesale #
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Interested in featuring authentic German baked goods at your café, restaurant, or market? We partner with local businesses throughout the Asheville area to provide fresh, traditional German baked goods made with the same care you'd find at our market table.
Serving Coffee Shops, Markets & Restaurants
We specialize in partnering with coffee shops, specialty markets, and restaurants throughout the Asheville area. Our authentic German baked goods are perfect for cafés looking to offer unique pastries, markets seeking artisan products, and restaurants wanting distinctive dessert options.
What We Offer
- Volume pricing available for regular orders
- Flexible delivery throughout Asheville, Hendersonville, Black Mountain, Weaverville, and Fletcher
- Seasonal specialties and custom requests welcome
- All products made fresh to order
Reach out to discuss pricing and how we can work together—we'd love to hear from you.