Perfect German Apple Cake in 45 Minutes
A classic German apple cake with fresh apples and a buttery batter. Perfect for dessert or coffee.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: 1 cake (10 servings) 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: German
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup milk
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 4 apples, peeled and sliced
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 cup sugar for topping
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch springform pan.
- In a bowl, mix flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream butter and sugar until light. Add eggs one at a time, then vanilla.
- Alternately add flour mixture and milk to butter mixture, mixing until just combined.
- Pour batter into pan. Arrange apple slices on top. Mix cinnamon and 1/4 cup sugar, sprinkle over apples.
- Bake for 45 minutes until golden. Cool before serving.
Notes
- Use tart apples like Granny Smith for best results.
- Ensure butter is at room temperature.
- Store covered at room temperature for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
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