Very Fine German Apple Cake Recipe

Name: Very Fine German Apple Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: For the topping; 2 lbs small tart apples; 3 tablespoons lemon juice; 1/8 cup raisins (optional); 2 tablespoons butter, melted (30 grams); For the batter; 9 tablespoons butter, at room temperature (125 grams); 3/4 cup sugar (150 grams); 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/8 teaspoon salt; 1 tablespoon grated fresh lemon zest; 3 small eggs; 1 1/2 cups flour, plus; 5 tablespoons flour (225 grams); 2 teaspoons baking powder; 1 -2 tablespoon milk; For the glaze; 2 tablespoons apricot preserves; 1 tablespoon water

Servings: persons

For the topping
2 lbs small tart apples
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1/8 cup raisins (optional)
2 tablespoons butter, melted (30 grams)
For the batter
9 tablespoons butter, at room temperature (125 grams)
3/4 cup sugar (150 grams)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon grated fresh lemon zest
3 small eggs
1 1/2 cups flour, plus
5 tablespoons flour (225 grams)
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 -2 tablespoon milk
For the glaze
2 tablespoons apricot preserves
1 tablespoon water

1
Grease 11 inch springform.
2
Preheat oven to 350u00b0F or 180u00b0C.
3
For the topping: Peel, quarter and core apples.
4
Make lengthwise cuts on the outer rounded side 1/8 inch apart, so that the apple quarter still holds together but will cook quicker.
5
Brush with lemon juice to avoid browning.
6
For the batter: Mix flour with baking powder.In a bowl cream butter with sugar, vanilla and lemon peel with a mixer.
7
Add eggs, one at a time.
8
Beat until mixture turns light yellow and has increased in volume.
9
Add half of the flour and 1 tbs milk, mixing just until blended.
10
Add rest of flour.
11
Dough should have the consistency to drop slowly and heavily from a spoon, forming long tips.
12
If too firm add another tbs of milk, if to soft add another tbs of flour.
13
Mix to blend.
14
Pour batter into greased form.
15
Make a level surface with a wet spatula.
16
Arrange apple quarters rounded side up on the dough to make a nice pattern,but leave a 1/2 inch rim along the side of your form.
17
Apples will sink into dough while baking.
18
Brush with melted butter.
19
Sprinkle with raisins (optional).
20
Put in the middle of the oven.
21
Bake for 40-50 min at 350u00b0F, until a toothpick inserted in the cake comes out clean.
22
Remove cake from oven.
23
Melt apricot jam with water over low heat, pass through a sieve and brush the hot cake with it.
24
Remove cake from the springform,let cool and serve with whipped cream.

861

kcal

Calories

Fat

123

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

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 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: For the topping, 2 lbs small tart apples, 3 tablespoons lemon juice, 1/8 cup raisins (optional), and more.

Yes, Very Fine 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.

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Very Fine German Apple Cake

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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