The world-famous Dresden Christstollen, the incomparable Leipzig Lerchen, Freiberger Eierschecke, Pulsnitzer Pfefferkuchen, Silesian Streuselkuchen, Russian Bread, or Luisentorte - just a few of the dozens of cake and pastry specialties that make Saxony the sweet heart of Germany. Because its rulers, true gourmets known as the "Coffee Saxons," have always been great connoisseurs and the local bakers are outstanding masters of their craft, the Kingdom of the Wettin has been a mecca for fine baked goods in Europe for over 150 years. The guilds of this great tradition remain committed to this day. For the first time, this book presents the secrets of the 50 most famous specialties from Saxony and invites you to bake, taste, and indulge with beautifully illustrated recipes. Whether it's coffee or tea pastries, fine cakes, cookies, or puff pastry.