3pm German Baking — Authentic German Cakes & Pastries in Asheville, NC

Authentic German Baking in Asheville

Our Story

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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.

From Our Oven

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Also Available

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  • Almond Ricotta Cake
    GF
    Saftiger Mandel Ricotta Kuchen

    Moist almond and ricotta cake with orange zest — naturally gluten-free

  • Banana Squares
    GF V
    Bananenkuchen

    A delicious vegan banana cake with chocolate chips

  • Butter Cake
    Butterkuchen

    Fluffy yeast cake topped with crunchy layer of almonds, butter, & sugar

  • Carrot Cake
    GF DF
    Möhrenkuchen

    Spiced German carrot cake with walnuts

  • Carrot Cheesecake
    GF
    Möhren-Käsekuchen

    Spiced German carrot with cheesecake filling and nut butter swirl

  • Classic German Crumb Cake
    Streuselkuchen

    Cake made to be served with coffee

  • Danube Wave
    Donauwelle

    The German culture icon known for wavy chocolate and sour cherry taste

  • Frankfurter Kranz
    Frankfurter Kranz

    Traditional German crown cake with buttercream, raspberry jam, and caramelized nuts

  • King's Cake
    GF DF
    Königskuchen

    A 450-year-old recipe from Mary's grandmother's 60-year-old cookbook. Rich German butter cake with rum-soaked raisins, walnuts, and a lemon glaze — fit for a king.

  • Kraut Strudel
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    Krautstrudel

    Savory spin on the classic strudel pastry

  • Poppyseed Streusel Cheesecake
    GF
    Käsekuchen mit Mohn & Streuseln

    A rich German cheesecake layered with earthy poppy seeds and topped with buttery streusel crumbles

  • Shortbread Cookies
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    Mürbeteig Kekse

    Buttery gluten-free shortbread cookies with a PB&J topping

  • Strawberry Sheet Cake
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    Vanille Blechkuchen

    A light and fluffy gluten-free vanilla cake topped with fresh strawberries and a sweet strawberry jam glaze

From Our Pantry

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Find Us

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At Local Markets

West Asheville Tailgate Market

Tuesdays, April–Christmas · 3:30–6:30pm
718 Haywood Rd., Asheville, NC 28806

Black Mountain Tailgate Market (Main Season)

Saturdays, May 2 – November 21 · 9am–12pm
First Baptist Church, Black Mountain, NC

Other Ways to Order

Direct from Our Kitchen

Many of our products are available for direct order with local delivery throughout the Asheville area. Reach out to arrange an order—we'd love to bring a little Germany to your door.

Private Clients

Looking for a custom cake for a birthday, dinner party, or special occasion? We also work with recurring private clients who love having authentic German baking on hand regularly. Get in touch by email or find us at a market to talk through what you have in mind.

Online

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.