1850s. Kuchen in Chile usually have fruits, such as apples, strawberries or murtas. Nontraditional Chilean Kuchen with walnuts are sometimes offered. Now Kuchen are found in many Chilean bakeries and in many of the larger supermarkets. In Brazil it is called "cuca", or less commonly, "cuque" and can be found in areas of German settlement, like Rio Grande do Sul, Paraná and Santa Catarina states. The French quiche was influenced by the savory version of German Kuchen and is now known as a traditional French dish. In 2000, a Kuchen was designated the state dessert of South Dakota. Introduced by German settlers in the 1870s, Kuchen is now found throughout the state and can be found in peach, apple, prune and chocolate pecan variations. See also Austrian cuisine Backe, backe Kuchen German cuisine List of German desserts Saxon cuisine References Cakes Chilean cuisine Chilean desserts German desserts German pies Sweet pies Symbols of South Dakota de:Kuchen