German Apple Cake Recipe: Easy Indulgence You Can’t Resist
A delicious, easy-to-make German apple cake (Apfelkuchen) that will satisfy your sweet cravings.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 80 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: German
Ingredients
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- 3 large apples, peeled and sliced
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 cup milk
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar.
- Add the eggs and vanilla extract, mixing well.
- In a separate bowl, combine flour, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with milk until well combined.
- Fold in the apple slices.
- Pour the batter into a greased baking pan.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow to cool before serving.
Notes
- Serve with whipped cream or ice cream for extra indulgence.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 85mg