Apfelkuchen (Apple Cake) Recipe

Name: Apfelkuchen (Apple Cake)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 1/4 cups sifted all-purpose flour; 1 1/8 cups warm milk; 1/4 cup white sugar; 1 (.25 ounce) package active dry yeast; 6 tablespoons butter, softened; 1 tablespoon vanilla extract; 1 pinch salt; 3 large apples - peeled, cored, and sliced; 1 cup white sugar; 3/4 cup sifted all-purpose flour; 2 ounces candied lemon peel, chopped (optional); 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1 pinch salt; 1/2 cup butter

Servings: persons

2 1/4 cups sifted all-purpose flour
1 1/8 cups warm milk
1/4 cup white sugar
1 (.25 ounce) package active dry yeast
6 tablespoons butter, softened
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1 pinch salt
3 large apples - peeled, cored, and sliced
1 cup white sugar
3/4 cup sifted all-purpose flour
2 ounces candied lemon peel, chopped (optional)
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 pinch salt
1/2 cup butter

1
Grease the bottom and sides of a 9x13-inch baking dish or a 9-inch springform pan.
2
Beat 2 1/4 cup flour, milk, 1/4 cup sugar, yeast, 6 tablespoons butter, vanilla extract, and 1 pinch salt in a large bowl with an electric mixer on high until dough is smooth, about 5 minutes; spread into baking dish and press dough up the sides. Press apple slices into dough.
3
Mix 1 cup sugar, 3/4 cup flour, candied lemon peel, cinnamon, nutmeg, and 1 pinch salt in a bowl. Cut in 1/2 cup butter with a knife or pastry blender until mixture resembles coarse crumbs; sprinkle over apples. Allow dough to rise for 30 minutes.
4
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
5
Bake in preheated oven until cake is golden brown and apples are tender, about 35 minutes.

1021

kcal

Calories

Fat

148

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 1/4 cups sifted all-purpose flour, 1 1/8 cups warm milk, 1/4 cup white sugar, 1 (.25 ounce) package active dry yeast, and more.

Yes, Apfelkuchen (Apple Cake) falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Apfelkuchen (Apple Cake)

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