Description
Scrumptious German apple cake delights with layers of tender fruit and delicate spices. Warm cinnamon and sweet apples create a comforting dessert you’ll savor with pure culinary joy.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups (480 ml) all-purpose flour
- 2 cups (300 g) peeled, diced apples
- 1 cup (200 g) sugar
- 12 cup (113 g) unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
Leavening Agents:
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
Spices and Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) milk
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 350F (175C) and prepare a 9-inch round cake pan by lightly coating with butter and dusting with flour.
- Combine all dry ingredients in a mixing bowl, whisking flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt until evenly blended.
- In a separate large mixing bowl, thoroughly cream butter and sugar until the mixture becomes light and airy, creating a smooth consistency.
- Incorporate eggs into the butter mixture one at a time, ensuring complete integration after each addition, then mix in vanilla extract for enhanced flavor.
- Gradually fold dry ingredients into the wet mixture, alternating with milk to maintain a smooth batter texture, being careful not to overmix.
- Gently fold diced apples into the batter, distributing them evenly throughout to ensure consistent apple flavor in each slice.
- Transfer the batter to the prepared cake pan, using a spatula to spread it evenly and create a level 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 help it set and cool slightly.
- Carefully transfer the cake to a wire rack, letting it cool completely before serving to ensure optimal texture and flavor.
Notes
- Choose firm, tart apples like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp for maximum flavor and texture contrast in the cake.
- Dust the diced apples with a little flour before folding into batter to prevent them from sinking during baking.
- Let the cake cool completely before slicing to ensure clean, even cuts and prevent crumbling.
- For a gluten-free version, swap regular flour with a cup-for-cup gluten-free baking blend to maintain the cake’s tender crumb.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 205 kcal
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 140 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg