German · Food & Drink
"Cake" in German: Kuchen
der Kuchen
Note: layered: die Torte
Cake in German is der Kuchen, masculine. A slice is ein Stück Kuchen. Birthday cakes are often die Torte, but Kuchen covers everyday cakes.
At a café
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How to pronounce Kuchen
Say it
KOO-khen
/ˈkuːxn̩/
KOO-khen. Soft ch as in “loch.” Stress first syllable.
"Cake" in German: quick reference
| German | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| der Kuchen | cake Default. | Default. |
| ein Stück Kuchen | a piece of cake Café order. | Café order. |
| Kuchen backen | to bake a cake Kitchen talk. | Kitchen talk. |
| Obstkuchen | fruit cake / tart Common type. | Common type. |
How to use Kuchen in real life
- 1At a café
Ich hätte gern ein Stück Kuchen.
I would like a piece of cake.
Stück Kuchen.
- 2Baking day
Wir backen heute einen Kuchen.
We are baking a cake today.
Einen Kuchen accusative.
- 3Sharing
Der Kuchen schmeckt nach Zitrone.
The cake tastes like lemon.
Der Kuchen.
Mistakes English speakers make with Kuchen
Incorrect: die Kuchen (singular)
Correct: der Kuchen
Singular is masculine: der Kuchen. Plural die Kuchen.
Incorrect: ein Cake bitte
Correct: ein Stück Kuchen bitte
Use Kuchen in German.
Good to know
Kaffee und Kuchen is a classic afternoon ritual. Torte usually means a layered cream cake; Kuchen is the broader everyday word.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Sunday coffee
ChatPal
Welchen Kuchen nimmst du?
Which cake are you taking?
You
Den Apfelkuchen, bitte.
The apple cake, please.
ChatPal
Gute Wahl. Der Kuchen ist frisch.
Good choice. The cake is fresh.
You
Perfekt. Noch ein Stück Kuchen für dich?
Perfect. Another piece of cake for you?
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FAQ
Common questions about "Cake" in German
What gender is Kuchen?
Masculine: der Kuchen.
A piece of cake?
Ein Stück Kuchen.
Kuchen or Torte?
Torte is often cream/layered; Kuchen is general.
How do you say bake a cake?
Einen Kuchen backen.
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