Description
Delightful German apple cake celebrates classic flavors from Bavaria’s rich culinary traditions. Warm spices and tender fruit create a comforting dessert you’ll savor with each delectable bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups (480 milliliters) all-purpose flour
- 2 medium apples, peeled and diced
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) unsalted butter, softened
Sweeteners and Flavoring:
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
Leavening and Seasoning:
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) milk
Instructions
- Prepare the baking vessel by lightly coating a 9-inch pan with butter or non-stick spray at 350F (175C).
- Create a dry mixture combining flour, leavening agents, warm spices, and salt in a mixing bowl, ensuring even distribution.
- In a separate large bowl, thoroughly blend softened butter and sugar until achieving a creamy, aerated consistency.
- Incorporate eggs individually into the butter-sugar mixture, mixing completely after each addition, then gently stir in vanilla extract.
- Carefully fold dry ingredients into the wet mixture, alternating with milk to maintain smooth texture.
- Gently integrate diced apples into the batter, distributing fruit evenly throughout the mixture.
- Transfer the batter into the prepared pan, spreading it uniformly to ensure consistent baking.
- Bake in the preheated oven for approximately 35-40 minutes, checking doneness by inserting a toothpick which should emerge clean.
- Allow cake to cool completely at room temperature for optimal texture and easier slicing.
- Enhance presentation by lightly dusting with powdered sugar or drizzling with rich caramel sauce before serving.
Notes
- Choose firm, slightly tart apples like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp for the best texture and balanced sweetness in the cake.
- Dice apples into uniform small cubes to ensure even distribution and consistent baking throughout the cake.
- Gently fold apples into batter to prevent overmixing, which can make the cake dense and tough.
- For a gluten-free version, substitute all-purpose flour with a 1:1 gluten-free baking blend to maintain the cake’s tender crumb.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 248 kcal
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg