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kuchen

American  
[koo-khuhn] / ˈku xən /

noun

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

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

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