German Apple Cake (Versunkener Apfelkuchen)

May 11, 2023May 11, 20230 1
A classic German Apple Cake recipe perfect for fall
in Dessert

Prep

25 min

Cook

60 min

Ready In

85 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

3 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon double-acting baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup unsalted butter or 1 cup margarine , softened
1 3/4 cups sugar
3 large eggs , separated
1/2 cup milk
3 lbs cooking apples , Golden Delicious , Granny Smith , Gravenstein , Greening , Jonathan , Macoun , Pippin , Starr , Winesap , Yel
1/2 cup confectioners ' sugar
1/2 cup light brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
2 tablespoons milk or 2 tablespoons water

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
12
Calories
457
Sugar
50g
Fat
21g
German Apple Cake, also known as Versunkener Apfelkuchen, is a classic recipe that's been enjoyed for generations. This cake is typically enjoyed during the fall months when apples are in season. The cake is made with a soft and tender buttery cake base that's filled with juicy slices of apples. The apples are topped with a brown sugar and vanilla glaze that adds the perfect amount of sweetness to the cake. This delicious cake can be enjoyed as a dessert or as a cozy afternoon snack with a cup of coffee or tea.

Instructions

1.Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
2.Grease a 10-inch springform pan.
3.In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
4.In another bowl, cream butter and 1 1/4 cups sugar until light and fluffy.
5.Add egg yolks, beating well after each addition.
6.Add dry ingredients alternately with milk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients and mixing well after each addition.
7.Beat egg whites until stiff peaks form.
8.Fold egg whites into batter.
9.Pour batter into prepared pan.
10.Peel, core, and slice apples. Arrange on top of batter.
11.In a small bowl, combine confectioners' sugar, brown sugar, vanilla, and milk or water. Drizzle over apples.
12.Bake for 1 hour, or until cake is golden brown and a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.

PROS

This German Apple Cake makes for the perfect comfort food as we head into fall.

It’s a classic recipe that’s been enjoyed for generations.

CONS

Like most desserts, this cake is high in sugar and fat.

It should be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Apples are high in fiber, antioxidants, and vitamin C, which are all beneficial for maintaining a healthy body.
However, when combined with sugar and butter as in this recipe, it’s best to enjoy in moderation.

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