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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  • Apple Strudel
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    Apfelstrudel

    Classic apple pastry

  • Banana Squares
    GF V
    Bananenkuchen

    A delicious vegan banana cake with chocolate chips

  • Bee Sting
    Bienenstich

    Classic German Bee Sting Cake with honey almond topping and vanilla cream filling

  • Blackberry Streusel
    GF
    Brombeer-Streuselkuchen

    Streusel cake with blackberries and sour cream filling

  • Blueberry Cheesecake
    GF
    Blaubeer-Käsekuchen

    The classic German cheesecake topped with blueberries

  • Blueberry Lemon Cake
    GF DF
    Blaubeer-Zitronenkuchen

    Grandma Elbach's lemon cake with blueberries folded into the batter

  • Broccoli Cheddar Quiche
    GF
    Brokkoli-Käse-Quiche

    Gluten-free savory quiche with broccoli, cheddar, and almond crust

  • 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
    GF
    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

  • Happy Hormone Energy Balls
    GF V
    Energiebälle

    No-bake energy balls with raw honey, almond butter, oats, seeds, and vegan chocolate chips

  • 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
    V
    Krautstrudel

    Savory spin on the classic strudel pastry

  • Layered Chocolate Caramel Protein Bars
    GF V
    Schoko-Erdnuss-Proteinriegel

    This recipe creates multi-layered bars featuring a protein-rich base, a sweet and salty caramel layer, and a rich dark chocolate coating.

  • Lemon Cake with Buttercream
    GF DF
    Zitronenkuchen mit Buttercreme

    Grandma Elbach's lemon cake topped with dairy-free buttercream and edible flowers

  • Marble Cake
    GF V
    Marmorkuchen

    Vegan marble loaf cake with chocolate and vanilla swirl, topped with chocolate buttercream

  • Oat Cookies
    GF
    Haferflockenplätzchen

    Gluten-free oat cookies with vegan chocolate chips and rum aroma

  • Peach Cheesecake
    GF
    Pfirsich-Käsekuchen

    The classic German cheesecake topped with fresh peaches

  • Peach Sheet Cake
    GF DF
    Pfirsich Blechkuchen

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

  • Peach Streusel
    GF
    Pfirsich Streuselkuchen

    Streusel cake with peaches and sour cream filling

  • Poppyseed Streusel Cheesecake
    GF
    Käsekuchen mit Mohn & Streuseln

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

  • Pumpkin Coffee Cake
    GF
    Kürbis-Kaffeekuchen

    A moist pumpkin cake with a crumbly almond streusel topping and vanilla icing — gluten-free.

  • Raspberry Cheesecake
    GF
    Himbeer-Käsekuchen

    The classic German cheesecake topped with fresh raspberries

  • Raspberry Sheet Cake
    GF DF
    Himbeer Blechkuchen

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

  • Shortbread Cookies
    GF
    Mürbeteig Kekse

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

  • Spinach Feta Quiche
    GF
    Spinat-Feta-Quiche

    Gluten-free savory quiche with spinach, feta, and almond crust

  • Strawberry Sheet Cake
    GF DF
    Vanille Blechkuchen

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

  • Yellow Zucchini Squash Quiche
    GF
    Zucchiniquiche

    Gluten-free savory quiche with yellow zucchini and almond crust

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Find Us

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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
Main season — every other Saturday

West Asheville Tailgate Market

Tuesdays, April 7 – December 22 · 3:30pm–6:30pm
718 Haywood Rd., Asheville, NC 28806

Market Calendar

August 2026

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2 3 4 West Asheville Tailgate Market 5 6 7 8 Black Mountain Tailgate Market
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16 17 18 West Asheville Tailgate Market 19 20 21 22 Black Mountain Tailgate Market
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September 2026

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1 West Asheville Tailgate Market 2 3 4 5 Black Mountain Tailgate Market
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13 14 15 West Asheville Tailgate Market 16 17 18 19 Black Mountain Tailgate Market
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Schedule may change — follow us on Instagram and Facebook for the latest updates.

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.

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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.