The land of the rising sun is not where you would expect to find German baked goods, but due to a quirky history the coveted "Baumkuchen," or "tree cake," has worked its way into the hearts of the ...

Where to buy: Germandeli.com, 877-437-6269, sells 10.5-ounce milk or bittersweet dark chocolate-coated Baumkuchen for $9.99, plus shipping. This traditional specialty cake is made by baking 15 thin ...

A German baker who was imprisoned in Japan during World War I made Baumkechen popular when he stayed on during peacetime. Now, more than a hundred years later, Japanese fans still queue for hours to ...