Description
A soft, moist traditional German apple cake featuring tender vanilla-scented cake topped with thinly sliced apples and a cinnamon-sugar topping. Perfect for afternoon tea, gatherings, or a cozy dessert.
Ingredients
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
1/2 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/3 cup milk
2 medium apples, peeled, cored, and thinly sliced
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/4 cup brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch round or square baking dish.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In a large bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then add the vanilla extract.
- Gradually mix in the dry ingredients, alternating with the milk, until just combined.
- Spread the batter evenly into the prepared baking dish.
- Toss the apple slices with lemon juice and arrange them on top of the batter.
- In a small bowl, mix together the brown sugar and cinnamon, then sprinkle over the apples.
- Bake for 35–40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let cool for 10 minutes before slicing and serving warm or at room temperature.
Notes
Swap apples with pears for a fruity variation.
Add chopped walnuts or pecans for extra crunch.
Top with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream for a richer dessert.
Stir in raisins or dried cranberries with the apples for a rustic twist.
Store at room temperature for up to 2 days or refrigerate for up to 4 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: German
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
