Description
Heavenly apple cake from Germany delights with layers of cinnamon-spiced fruit and tender crumb. Warm slices paired with vanilla ice cream offer pure comfort that connects you to traditional European baking.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups peeled and chopped apples (any variety)
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 2 large eggs
- 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
- Prepare the oven to 350F (175C) and prepare a 9×13-inch baking pan by greasing and lightly coating with flour.
- Combine all dry ingredients – flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt – in a mixing bowl, whisking thoroughly to ensure even distribution.
- Create a separate mixture by blending melted butter with sugar until achieving a smooth consistency.
- Incorporate eggs into the butter-sugar mixture one at a time, ensuring complete integration after each addition.
- Stir vanilla extract and sour cream into the wet ingredients, mixing until well combined.
- Gradually fold the dry ingredient mixture into the wet ingredients, stirring gently to create a uniform batter without overmixing.
- Gently incorporate chopped apples into the batter, distributing them evenly throughout.
- Transfer the batter to the prepared baking pan, using a spatula to spread it evenly and create a smooth surface.
- Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 35-40 minutes, checking doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center – it should come out clean when the cake is fully baked.
- Remove from oven and allow the cake to rest in the pan for 10 minutes to stabilize its structure.
- Carefully transfer the cake to a wire cooling rack, letting it cool completely to room temperature.
- Finish by dusting with powdered sugar or drizzling with a complementary glaze before serving.
Notes
- Try different apple varieties like Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, or Fuji for varied flavor and texture profiles.
- Prevent apple browning by tossing chopped apples in lemon juice before adding to the batter.
- Enhance moisture by replacing sour cream with Greek yogurt or applesauce for a lighter version.
- Make the cake gluten-free by substituting all-purpose flour with almond or gluten-free flour blend.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg