What it does
Backen macht glücklich is Kathrin's baking publication. It combines cakes, cookies, bread and seasonal projects with a baking school, ingredient-substitution information, measurements and a pan-size converter.
The tools and reference section is a concrete reason to visit before changing a recipe. A pan converter, measurement information and ingredient-swap material address different kinds of adjustment; use the relevant guide rather than assuming every substitution behaves alike.
The recipe archive ranges from basic cookie dough and sourdough bread to tarts, festive cakes and no-bake sweets. Dietary labels provide browsing routes, but the individual ingredient list remains important when choosing a bake. Times and ratings are visible on the recipe cards. The publication is in German and also promotes an introductory e-book through newsletter signup, separate from the web archive.
When using automatic recipe scaling, check quantities written inside explanatory notes. In the mandarin cream-cake discussion, Kathrin explains that parenthetical ingredient additions do not change automatically, so those need a separate check.
Strengths
- A pan converter and measurement references support recipe adjustments.
- Bread, basic doughs and celebration baking share one substantial archive.
Watch out for
- The main recipes and supporting references are in German.
Best for
- German-reading bakers who want recipes with practical conversion and substitution resources.
Sources
- Backen macht glücklich - die Glücksbäckerei im Netz (Oct 26, 2026)
- Käsesahnetorte mit Mandarinen (Oct 26, 2026)