Best 5 Moist German Sheet Pan Apple Cake Recipes

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Indulge in the delectable Moist German Sheet Pan Apple Cake, a symphony of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds. This classic German dessert combines the irresistible duo of sweet apples and a tender crumbly cake, all baked to perfection in a sheet pan for an easy and impressive treat. As you dive into this culinary delight, you'll encounter a symphony of flavors, from the juicy apples' natural sweetness to the warm, comforting spices that dance on your palate. The moist cake, with its delicate crumb, provides the perfect canvas for the apples' juicy burst, creating a harmonious balance that will leave you craving more.

But the journey doesn't end there. This versatile recipe opens up a world of possibilities, allowing you to customize your cake to suit your preferences. From variations in the apples— Granny Smith for a tart kick or Honeycrisp for a sweeter note—to the addition of nuts, cranberries, or even a streusel topping, the options are endless. Explore the realm of flavors and create a unique masterpiece that reflects your culinary creativity.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

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

APPLE STREUSEL SHEET CAKE



Apple Streusel Sheet Cake image

Apple Streusel Sheet Cake is so easy to make from scratch and tastes amazing! A simple but so flavorful German apple cake that's topped with the most delicious cookie-like streusel.

Provided by Julia Foerster

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h15m

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 cups all-purpose flour (divided )
1 1/2 cups butter (divided)
1/3 cup granulated sugar
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
1 large egg
5 apples
1 1/3 cup applesauce (sweet or unsweetened)
1 tsp lemon zest (freshly grated)
1 tbsp lemon juice
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1/2 cup granulated or brown sugar

Steps:

  • Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking pan and preheat your oven to 350F (180C).
  • In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, add 3/4 cup (1.5 sticks) butter, 1/3 cup sugar, vanilla extract, 2 cups all-purpose flour and egg. Beat until everything is incorporated. Spread the dough onto the baking sheet. Put the baking sheet in the fridge while you make the apple and crumble layer.
  • Leave the remaining 3/4 cup (1.5 sticks) butter on the kitchen counter to get to room temperature.
  • Peel and core the apples and chop them into small chunks. Mix the apple chunks with the lemon zest, lemon juice, cinnamon and apple sauce. Set aside.
  • For the crumb topping: In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment mix the remaining soft 3/4 cup (1.5 sticks) butter with 2 cups of flour and 1/2 cup sugar (see Note 4). The mixture will be crumbly.
  • To assemble the cake, spread the apple mixture onto the dough layer. Then use your fingers to crumble the crumbs on top. Press some crumbs together to form bigger crumbs, you don't want the crumbs to be too fine.
  • Bake for 45 minutes until the crumbs are lightly golden.
  • Let the cake cool off completely. It will be a little bit soft while hot.
  • Serve with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 349 kcal, Carbohydrate 44 g, Protein 3 g, Fat 17 g, SaturatedFat 11 g, Cholesterol 55 mg, Sodium 157 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 18 g, ServingSize 1 serving

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

ZWETSCHGENDATSCHI (GERMAN PLUM SHEET CAKE)



Zwetschgendatschi (German Plum Sheet Cake) image

Zwetschgendatschi is a classic German plum sheet cake from Bavaria - a short crust pastry, topped with Italian plums. It is traditionally served with vanilla sugar-sweetened whipped cream.

Provided by barbara

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     German

Time 2h

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
4 teaspoons baking powder
1 cup white sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla sugar
2 pinches salt
1 ⅓ cups unsalted butter, room temperature and cut into chunks
2 eggs
2 ¼ pounds Italian prune plums, halved and pitted
2 tablespoons white sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature and cut into chunks
1 tablespoon sliced almonds

Steps:

  • Combine flour and baking powder in a large bowl. Mix in 1 cup sugar, vanilla sugar, and salt. Add 1 1/3 cups butter and eggs. Knead everything into a smooth dough. Shape dough into a ball, press flat, cover, and chill in the refrigerator 1 hour to overnight.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a baking sheet with butter.
  • Cut halved plums in half again, without cutting all the way through, so they fan out.
  • Roll pastry dough out on a lightly floured work surface. Line the bottom and sides of the prepared baking sheet with dough. Mix 2 tablespoons sugar and cinnamon together in a bowl.
  • Arrange plums side by side on the pastry dough; very small plums should overlap. Dot plums with 2 tablespoons butter and sprinkle with cinnamon sugar and almonds.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until pastry crust is lightly browned, 30 to 40 minutes. Remove from oven. Allow plum cake to cool, then cut into squares. Serve lukewarm or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 381.4 calories, Carbohydrate 50.8 g, Cholesterol 67.7 mg, Fat 18.1 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 5.3 g, SaturatedFat 10.9 g, Sodium 153.1 mg, Sugar 20.6 g

SUPER MOIST FRESH APPLE CAKE



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This is one of those cakes that, well, the longer it sets, the better it gets. Oh, don't get me wrong, it is just as delicious warm and fresh out of the oven. The added bonus to this lovely cake is that instead of drying out, it gets more moist as the days pass on, if it lasts that long...

Provided by The Hen Basket

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h5m

Yield 1 Cake

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 eggs
1 1/2 cups oil
2 cups sugar
3 cups flour, sifted
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup pecans or 1 cup walnuts, chopped
2 teaspoons vanilla
4 Granny Smith apples, about 3 1/2 apples (1 shredded, the others chopped fine)
1 cup light brown sugar
1/2 cup butter
1/2 cup milk

Steps:

  • Cream together the eggs, oil and sugar.
  • In a separate bowl, sift the flour, salt and baking soda.
  • Combine all.
  • Now add your nuts, vanilla and apples.
  • Note~this batter is VERY stiff, don't worry, it's suppose to be that way. When the apples cook they add plenty of moisture to the cake to make it moist. Plus, your going to add more moisture when your glaze soaks inches.
  • Pour into a greased and floured 9 X 13 cake pan. Bake at 350 for 45 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean from the center of the cake.
  • In a sauce pan, combine your glaze ingredients and boil for a few minutes. Set aside.
  • When cake is done, puncture the top of cake with a fork, quite a bit. Pour on your glaze.

Tips:

  • For the best flavor, use a variety of apples, such as Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, and Pink Lady.
  • If you don't have buttermilk, you can make your own by adding 1 tablespoon of lemon juice or vinegar to regular milk and letting it sit for 5 minutes.
  • Be sure to grate the apples coarsely, so that they will hold their shape in the cake.
  • Do not overmix the batter, as this can result in a tough cake.
  • Bake the cake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Allow the cake to cool completely before serving, so that the flavors can meld.
  • Serve the cake with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

Conclusion:

This moist German sheet pan apple cake is a delicious and easy-to-make dessert that is perfect for any occasion. The cake is made with a variety of apples, which gives it a complex and flavorful taste. The buttermilk in the batter makes the cake moist and tender, while the streusel topping adds a crunchy texture. This cake is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

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