German Apple Cake Recipe

Name: German Apple Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 cups all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon salt; 3 teaspoons baking powder; 4 eggs (well beaten); 2 cups granulated sugar; ½ cup orange juice; 1 teaspoon orange zest; 1 cup vegetable oil; 2 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract; 4 cups thinly sliced peeled apples; 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon; 3 tablespoons granulated sugar; 2 -3 teaspoons confectioners' sugar (optional)

Servings: persons

3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
3 teaspoons baking powder
4 eggs (well beaten)
2 cups granulated sugar
½ cup orange juice
1 teaspoon orange zest
1 cup vegetable oil
2 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
4 cups thinly sliced peeled apples
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
3 tablespoons granulated sugar
2 -3 teaspoons confectioners' sugar (optional)

1
Combine the first three ingredients, then set aside.
2
In a large bowl, combine the eggs and sugar.
3
In a small bowl combine the oil, orange juice, and orange zest.
4
Alternately add the juice mixture with dry ingredients to egg mixture.
5
Beat until smooth; then add vanilla and blend.
6
Pour half of the batter into a greased and floured tube or bundt pan.
7
Arrange half the apples over the batter.
8
Combine the 2 teaspoons of cinnamon and the 3 Tablespoons sugar.
9
Sprinkle half over the apples.
10
Top with remaining batter.
11
Arrange the remaining apples over the top.
12
Sprinkle the remaining cinnamon and sugar on top.
13
Bake at 350 for 1 hour and 10 minutes or until a toothpick.
14
inserted near the center comes out clean.
15
Cool for 1 hour before removing from pan.
16
Cool, apple side up, on a wire rack.
17
Sprinkle top with confectioners' sugar if desired.

1783

kcal

Calories

Fat

272

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon salt, 3 teaspoons baking powder, 4 eggs (well beaten), and more.

Yes, German 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.

German Apple Cake

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