German Apple Cake (Versunkener Apfelkuchen) Recipe

Name: German Apple Cake (Versunkener Apfelkuchen)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: BATTER; 3 cups all-purpose flour; 1 tablespoon double-acting baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 cup unsalted butter or 1 cup margarine, softened; 1 3/4 cups sugar; 3 large eggs, separated; 1/2 cup milk; 3 lbs cooking apples, Golden Delicious, Granny Smith, Gravenstein, Greening, Jonathan, Macoun, Pippin, Starr, Winesap, Yel (8 medium cored and diced, peeling is optional); GLAZE; 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar; 1/2 cup light brown sugar; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla; 2 tablespoons milk or 2 tablespoons water

Servings: persons

BATTER
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon double-acting baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup unsalted butter or 1 cup margarine, softened
1 3/4 cups sugar
3 large eggs, separated
1/2 cup milk
3 lbs cooking apples, Golden Delicious, Granny Smith, Gravenstein, Greening, Jonathan, Macoun, Pippin, Starr, Winesap, Yel (8 medium cored and diced, peeling is optional)
GLAZE
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
1/2 cup light brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
2 tablespoons milk or 2 tablespoons water

1
Preheat the oven to 350u00b0F Grease a kugelhopf or 10-inch Bundt pan.
2
Sift together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Beat the butter until smooth, about 1 minute. Gradually add the sugar and beat until light and fluffy, about 4 minutes. Beat in the egg yolks, one at a time. Stir in the flour mixture and milk.
3
Beat the egg whites on low speed until foamy, about 30 seconds. Increase the speed to high and beat until stiff but not dry. Fold one-fourth of the whites into the batter, then gently fold in the remaining whites.
4
Pour half of the batter into the prepared pan. Spread with half of the apples. Top with the remaining batter, then the remaining apples.
5
Bake until golden brown, 50 to 60 minutes. Let cool in the pan for 20 minutes, then transfer to a rack and let cool completely.
6
To make the glaze if using: Combine all the glaze ingredients, stirring until smooth and of pouring consistency. Drizzle over the cake and let stand until set.

1587

kcal

Calories

Fat

261

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: BATTER, 3 cups all-purpose flour, 1 tablespoon double-acting baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and more.

Yes, German Apple Cake (Versunkener Apfelkuchen) 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 (Versunkener Apfelkuchen)

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