Berliner Pfannkuchen

noun
  1. A type of traditional German pastry similar to a doughnut, typically filled with jam or other sweet fillings and often dusted with powdered sugar. noun
    During the carnival season, many people enjoy eating Berliner Pfannkuchen as a festive treat.
    The bakery down the street makes the best Berliner Pfannkuchen filled with raspberry jam.
  2. In Berlin, the term 'Pfannkuchen' is used to refer to what is known elsewhere in Germany as a 'Berliner', which is a jam-filled doughnut. noun
    When visiting Berlin, don't be confused if someone offers you a Pfannkuchen; they mean a doughnut.
    In Berlin, ordering a Pfannkuchen will get you a delicious jam-filled pastry.