Here’s a delightful recipe for German apple cake (Apfelkuchen), which is moist, flavorful, and perfect for dessert or an afternoon snack!
German Apple Cake (Apfelkuchen) Recipe
Ingredients
For the Cake:
- 3-4 medium apples (Granny Smith or your favorite variety), peeled, cored, and sliced
- 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup (120ml) vegetable oil (or melted butter)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups (180g) all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup (60ml) milk
For the Topping:
- 1 tablespoon butter, melted
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13-inch baking dish or a similar size cake pan.
- Prepare the Apples:
- In a bowl, toss the sliced apples with a little cinnamon and sugar (optional). Set aside.
- Mix the Batter:
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the sugar, oil, eggs, and vanilla extract. Mix well until combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, ground cinnamon, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with the milk. Mix until just combined.
- Assemble the Cake:
- Pour half of the batter into the prepared baking dish. Spread it evenly.
- Layer the sliced apples on top of the batter, then pour the remaining batter over the apples, smoothing it out.
- Prepare the Topping:
- In a small bowl, mix the melted butter, sugar, and cinnamon. Drizzle this mixture over the top of the cake.
- Bake:
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 40-50 minutes, or until the cake is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool and Serve:
- Allow the cake to cool in the pan for about 10-15 minutes. Slice and serve warm or at room temperature, optionally dusted with powdered sugar.
Enjoy!
This German apple cake is sure to be a hit with its tender crumb and sweet apple flavor. Enjoy it with a cup of coffee or tea!