Best 8 All Recipes German Apple Cake Recipes

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Indulge in the delectable flavors of a classic German Apple Cake, a culinary masterpiece that embodies the essence of comfort and tradition. This timeless dessert, known as "Apfelkuchen" in German, is a symphony of sweet and tangy flavors, with a tender crumbly base, a layer of juicy caramelized apples, and a sprinkling of cinnamon sugar that tantalizes the taste buds. This article presents a collection of carefully curated recipes that celebrate the diversity of German Apple Cake, each with its unique twist on this beloved classic. From the traditional recipe using simple ingredients to variations that incorporate nuts, streusel toppings, and even a gluten-free option, these recipes cater to every palate and dietary preference. Embark on a culinary journey through the heart of Germany and discover the secrets behind this iconic dessert.

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GERMAN APPLE PUDDING CAKE



German Apple Pudding Cake image

A fresh apple cake with nuts and raisins that, after baking, but still hot, has a cooked caramel-like topping poured over it. If using a glass baking dish, reduce oven temperature by 25 degrees.

Provided by Ann

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     German

Time 1h5m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 cups apple - peeled, cored, and chopped
1 cup white sugar
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
¾ cup chopped walnuts
¾ cup raisins
½ cup brown sugar
½ cup white sugar
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 cup water
½ cup butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ cup chopped walnuts
½ cup raisins

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour an 8 inch square pan. In a large bowl, mix apples and sugar together. Let stand until sugar is thoroughly dissolved, about 8 minutes.
  • Stir egg and vanilla into apple mixture. Sift together flour, baking soda and cinnamon; stir into apple mixture. Fold in nuts and raisins. Pour batter into prepared pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 40 to 45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Pour topping over cake while cake is still hot.
  • For the Topping: In a saucepan, combine 1/2 cup brown sugar, 1/2 cup white sugar and 2 tablespoons flour. Stir in the water. Cook over medium heat, stirring, until mixture boils and thickens. Remove from heat and stir in butter, vanilla, chopped walnuts and raisins. Stir until butter melts, then pour over cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 589.1 calories, Carbohydrate 92.2 g, Cholesterol 53.8 mg, Fat 24.4 g, Fiber 3.6 g, Protein 6.4 g, SaturatedFat 8.7 g, Sodium 255.6 mg, Sugar 70 g

EASY GERMAN APPLE SHEET CAKE



Easy German Apple Sheet Cake image

This quick and easy apple sheet cake recipe is from Germany where these types of cakes are very popular. Perfect for serving a crowd!

Provided by sophie

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     German

Time 50m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 tablespoon butter
14 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature
1 cup white sugar
3 cups all-purpose flour
4 teaspoons baking powder
lemon, zested and juiced
1 pinch salt
3 eggs, beaten
3 ¼ pounds apples - peeled, cored, and thinly sliced
2 tablespoons raisins

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease a large, 12x18-inch rimmed baking sheet with 1 tablespoon butter.
  • Combine 14 tablespoons butter and sugar in a large bowl; beat with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy.
  • Mix flour, baking powder, lemon zest, and salt in a bowl. Alternate adding flour mixture and eggs to the creamed butter mixture. Spread batter onto the prepared baking sheet; dough is very sticky, so use a spatula to spread it onto the tray. Distribute sliced apples evenly on top and drizzle with lemon juice. Sprinkle with raisins.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until set and lightly browned, about 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 196.5 calories, Carbohydrate 30.2 g, Cholesterol 39.5 mg, Fat 8 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 2.6 g, SaturatedFat 4.8 g, Sodium 100.9 mg, Sugar 15.3 g

GERMAN APPLE SHEET CAKE



German Apple Sheet Cake image

This is my grandma's recipe for a super-easy apple cake. We had an apple tree, and this was a great way to use them.

Provided by jenniferb

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     German

Time 1h

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 ½ pounds apples - peeled, cored, and sliced
1 lemon, juiced
1 ⅛ cups unsalted butter
1 ¼ cups white sugar
1 tablespoon vanilla sugar
5 eggs
2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 pinch salt

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Grease a deep baking pan with butter or line with parchment paper.
  • Toss apple slices with lemon juice in a bowl and set aside.
  • Combine butter, sugar, and vanilla sugar in a large bowl and beat using an electric blender until pale and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, and mix well after each addition. Combine flour, baking powder, and salt together in a separate bowl and mix on low speed. Fold apple slices into the batter.
  • Spread batter into the prepared baking pan and smooth the top.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 458.4 calories, Carbohydrate 68.6 g, Cholesterol 114 mg, Fat 19.7 g, Fiber 5.3 g, Protein 6 g, SaturatedFat 11.6 g, Sodium 127.4 mg, Sugar 38.7 g

GERMAN APPLE CAKE II



German Apple Cake II image

Apple cake with cream cheese frosting.

Provided by Michele Starkel

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     German

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 eggs
1 cup vegetable oil
2 cups white sugar
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
4 cups apples - peeled, cored and diced
½ cup chopped walnuts
2 (3 ounce) packages cream cheese
3 tablespoons butter, softened
1 ½ cups confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and four a 9x13 inch pan. In a medium bowl, mix together flour, baking soda, cinnamon and salt. Set aside.
  • In a large bowl, combine eggs, oil and sugar. Beat until foamy. Add flour mixture and beat well. Add vanilla and stir in chopped apples and walnuts. Pour into a 9x13 inch pan.
  • Bake for 45 to 50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the cake comes out clean. Allow cake to cool, then spread with cream cheese frosting.
  • To make the frosting: In a medium bowl, combine cream cheese, softened butter, confectioners sugar and 1 teaspoon vanilla. Beat until smooth, then spread on cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 284.3 calories, Carbohydrate 35.7 g, Cholesterol 27.1 mg, Fat 15.2 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 2.6 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Sodium 187 mg, Sugar 26.3 g

GERMAN APPLE CAKE



German Apple Cake image

With the long, cold winters we have here, this German apple cake recipe has warmed many a kitchen. The cake is perfect for breakfast, dessert or as an evening snack. I've made it for many parties, and I've always received compliments on it. -Grace Reynolds, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h25m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 cups all-purpose flour
3 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
4 large eggs, room temperature
2 cups sugar
1 cup canola oil
1/2 cup orange juice
2-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
4 cups thinly sliced peeled apples (about 4 to 5 apples)
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
3 tablespoons sugar
Confectioners' sugar, optional

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Grease and flour a 10-in. tube pan. Combine the first 3 ingredients; set aside. , In a large bowl, beat eggs and sugar. Combine oil and orange juice and add alternately with dry ingredients to egg mixture. Beat until smooth; add vanilla and beat well. , Pour half of the batter into prepared pan. Arrange half the apples over the batter. Combine cinnamon and sugar and sprinkle half over the apples. Top with remaining batter, apples and cinnamon mixture. , Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, about 1 hour and 10 minutes. Cool 1 hour before removing from pan. Cool, apple side up, on a wire rack. If desired, sprinkle with confectioners' sugar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 353 calories, Fat 15g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 47mg cholesterol, Sodium 256mg sodium, Carbohydrate 50g carbohydrate (31g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

VERSUNKENER APFELKUCHEN (GERMAN SUNKEN APPLE CAKE)



Versunkener Apfelkuchen (German Sunken Apple Cake) image

For this apple cake you need to cut the apples like a fan not only for looks - this little trick makes the cake especially moist. I like to use tart apples. You will need between 5 and 7 apples, depending on their size.

Provided by Marianne

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Apple Dessert Recipes

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

9 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature
10 tablespoons white sugar
3 large eggs, at room temperature
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
3 medium apples, or as needed
1 tablespoon confectioners' sugar for dusting, or as needed

Steps:

  • Beat butter in a large bowl with an electric mixer until creamy. Gradually add sugar and mix until well combined. Add eggs, 1 at a time, mixing well after each addition.
  • Mix 1 1/2 cups plus 2 tablespoon flour and baking powder in a separate bowl. Add to batter and mix until batter is smooth.
  • Peel and quarter apples. Remove core and cut apples like a fan from the outside towards the inside but do not cut all the way through.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a springform pan with butter.
  • Spoon batter into the prepared springform pan and spread out evenly. Set cut apple quarters in a circle into the batter with the round, cut side facing up. Gently push apples into the batter.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until cake is golden brown, about 45 minutes.
  • Remove from oven, allow to cool, and dust cooled cake with confectioners' sugar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 291.6 calories, Carbohydrate 35.1 g, Cholesterol 104 mg, Fat 15.2 g, Fiber 3.2 g, Protein 5.4 g, SaturatedFat 8.8 g, Sodium 151.5 mg, Sugar 11.9 g

GERMAN APPLE CAKE



German Apple Cake image

This moist flavorful cake is an old standby for potlucks and picnics. My sister gave me the recipe after she got tired of making it for me so often.

Provided by MizzNezz

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h10m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 eggs
3/4 cup vegetable oil
2 cups sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 cups flour
2 teaspoons cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
4 cups peeled chopped apples

Steps:

  • In large bowl, beat eggs and oil until smooth.
  • Add next 6 ingredients and mix well.
  • Fold in apples.
  • Pour into greased 9 by 13 pan.
  • Bake at 350F degrees for 50-55 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 360.9, Fat 14.7, SaturatedFat 2.1, Cholesterol 31, Sodium 214.8, Carbohydrate 55.4, Fiber 1.8, Sugar 37.7, Protein 3.3

RUTH WALL'S GERMAN APPLE CAKE



Ruth Wall's German Apple Cake image

I looooove apple cake. So when this one came to me in a publication from the Bucoda Improvement District, I tagged it immediately. Have not made it yet but certainly have added it to the list.

Provided by justcallmetoni

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h55m

Yield 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

5 cooking apples, peeled, cored and thinly sliced
5 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons cinnamon
3 cups unsifted all-purpose flour
2 cups sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
4 eggs
1 cup vegetable oil
2 teaspoons vanilla
1/3 cup orange juice
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
2 tablespoons butter, softened
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1 -2 tablespoon water

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Prepare a large bundt or tube pan with a light coating of cooking spray.
  • Mix together the apples, sugar and cinnamon and set aside.
  • Add all of the ingredients for the batter to a large bowl and mix at medium speed for one minute. Scrape down the sides of the bowl to make sure all ingredients are being incorporated. Mix for an additional 3 minutes.
  • Pour one third of the batter into the baking pan. Cover with a layer using 1/2 the seasoned apples. Repeat with another 1/3 of batter and the remaining apples. Finish with the final 1/3 of batter.
  • Bake for 90 to 105 minutes. Remove from oven.
  • Cool for 10 minutes then invert onto a serving plate.
  • While the is cooling (10 minutes), combine all ingredients for the glaze. Drizzle on top of the cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 429.5, Fat 16.6, SaturatedFat 3.1, Cholesterol 50.3, Sodium 256.9, Carbohydrate 67.6, Fiber 2.6, Sugar 46.4, Protein 4.2

Tips:

  • Use a variety of apples. This will give your cake a more complex flavor and texture. Some good choices include Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, and Braeburn apples.
  • Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing can make the cake tough. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Bake the cake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. This usually takes about 50-60 minutes.
  • Let the cake cool completely before serving. This will help the flavors to develop and the cake to set.
  • Serve the cake with whipped cream, ice cream, or your favorite topping.

Conclusion:

German apple cake is a delicious and easy-to-make dessert that is perfect for any occasion. With its simple ingredients and classic flavor, this cake is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you're looking for a sweet treat, give German apple cake a try!

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