kuchen

American  

[koo-khuhn] / ˈku xən /

noun

1. a yeast-raised coffeecake, often containing fruit.

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kuchen British  

/ ˈkuːxən /

noun

1. a breadlike cake containing apple, nuts, and sugar, originating from Germany

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Etymology

Origin of kuchen

First recorded in 1850–55, kuchen is from the German word Kuchen cake

Example Sentences

Towns in southern Chile have breweries with names like Kunstmann and coffee shops where cake is called “kuchen,” a German word.

From New York Times

“There was nothing grandstanding about Sally’s food. Her repertoire employed Gallic touches but also drew on cherished elements of Americana: tomato soup, braised oxtails, cranberry and apple kuchen.”

From Seattle Times

I'd easier sit through consecutive kol nidreis, the somber recitation of Yom Kippur vows, than offer an alteration to my nana's plum kuchen.

From Salon

Best Baker in America The seven bakers put their own spin on kuchen, the official state dessert of South Dakota.

From Los Angeles Times

The 911 Turbos are historically expensive as well, and this one takes the kuchen: $204,850 to start, or $217,650 for the soft-top Turbo S Cabriolet.

From New York Times