The word kuchen is German for “cake,” but in North Dakota, it refers to a specific type of cake that’s more like a thick custard in a crust of sweet dough, cut into triangles like a pie. When Germans immigrated to the U.S., many of them brought the tradition of kaffeeklatsch–afternoon coffee, cake and conversation–with them. Today, the dessert continues to be a staple at holidays and community gatherings throughout the Dakotas.
The top 10 winners in the Best Kuchen in North Dakota category are as follows:
- Karen's Kuchens - Larimore
- Grandma's Kuchen - Ashley
- Würst Bier Hall - Fargo
- Model Bakery - Linton
- Kim's Gourmet Shop - Zeeland
- Ashley Supervalu - Ashley
- The Home Plate Cafe - Fredonia
- Frieds Family Restaurant - Mandan
- LaVonne's Cheesebutton Factory Plus - Bismarck
- Boneshaker Coffee Company - Bismarck
Congratulations to all these winning restaurants!
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Krista Rausch has spent most of her life on the Great Plains of North Dakota. She lives with her husband and their three cats in Bismarck, where she works as a communications specialist for North Dakota’s electric cooperatives and a staff writer for North Dakota Living magazine. She enjoys traveling, hiking, kayaking, reading and cooking the best food on the prairie – recipes handed down by Germans from Russia!
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