Moist German Sheet Pan Apple Cake Recipe

Name: Moist German Sheet Pan Apple Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Pastry:; 3/4 cup white sugar; 2 tablespoons white sugar; 1/4 cup unsalted butter; 2 teaspoons vanilla sugar; 5 eggs; 1/2 lemon, zested and juiced; 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour; 3 teaspoons baking powder; 2 pounds apples - peeled, cored, and thinly sliced; 3 teaspoons cinnamon sugar; Filling:; 2 1/2 cups applesauce; Almond Streusel:; 1 cup all-purpose flour; 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cut into cubes; 1/2 cup white sugar; 2 tablespoons white sugar; 1 cup almond meal; 2 teaspoons vanilla sugar

Servings: persons

Pastry:
3/4 cup white sugar
2 tablespoons white sugar
1/4 cup unsalted butter
2 teaspoons vanilla sugar
5 eggs
1/2 lemon, zested and juiced
2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
3 teaspoons baking powder
2 pounds apples - peeled, cored, and thinly sliced
3 teaspoons cinnamon sugar
Filling:
2 1/2 cups applesauce
Almond Streusel:
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 cup unsalted butter, cut into cubes
1/2 cup white sugar
2 tablespoons white sugar
1 cup almond meal
2 teaspoons vanilla sugar

1
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
2
Combine 3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar, 1/4 cup butter, and 2 teaspoons vanilla sugar in a large bowl; beat with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in lemon zest with the last egg.
3
Combine 2 3/4 cups flour and baking powder. Sift over butter mixture and quickly beat into batter with the electric mixer running on low speed.
4
Combine apple slices, lemon juice, and cinnamon sugar in a bowl and fold into batter. Spread batter onto the prepared baking sheet. Spoon applesauce onto batter and spread out evenly.
5
Combine 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons flour, 1/2 cup cubed butter, 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar, almond meal, and 2 teaspoons vanilla sugar in a bowl and mix into streusel. Sprinkle streusel over applesauce.
6
Bake in the preheated oven until streusel is lightly browned and cake is set, about 40 minutes.

1795

kcal

Calories

Fat

243

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 21 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Pastry:, 3/4 cup white sugar, 2 tablespoons white sugar, 1/4 cup unsalted butter, and more.

Yes, Moist German Sheet Pan 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.

Moist German Sheet Pan Apple Cake

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