German Apple Cake

This classic German Apple Cake, also known as Apfelkuchen, featuring a streusel topping, is not only a staple dessert in Germany but is also a treat that you can effortlessly make at home.

Course Dessert

Cuisine German

Keyword apple cake, easy baking, easy German recipes, German Apple Cake, german baking

Prep Time 20

Bake Time 50

Total Time 1 10

Servings

Calories 415kcal

Author Maike Corbett

Ingredients

For the dough:

4 cup flour
2 ½ teaspoons baking powder
¼ teaspoon salt
¾ cup sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 large eggs
⅞ cup (=14 tablespoons) butter unsalted, softened

For the filling:

2 ¼ to 2 ½ pounds apples peel, core, and cut into slices
1 large lemon juiced
½ cups sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 teaspoons cinnamon

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350° Fahrenheit. Grease a 9-inch springform pan.

The Dough

Combine flour, baking powder, salt, sugar, vanilla extract, eggs, and softened butter in a large bowl. Use a mixer and blend everything until crumbles begin to form.
Take ⅔ of the crumble mixture and press it into the base of the pan. Raise the dough about 1 inch high along the sides of the springform.

The Filling

Mix the apple slices, lemon juice, sugar, vanilla extract, and cinnamon in a separate bowl.

Assembly and Baking

Pour the apple mixture into the springform pan. Sprinkle the remaining dough crumbles over the apples.
Place the springform pan on the middle rack and bake for 45-50 minutes.

Notes

RECOMMENDED APPLE VARIETIES: Gala, Fuji, Pink Lady, Red Delicious

VANILLA EXTRACT: German recipes tend to use vanilla sugar. You can find vanilla sugar in most larger grocery stores, but most of us will always have vanilla extract on hand, so I substituted the vanilla extract for vanilla sugar. If you want to know more about vanilla sugar and how to make your own, please read my Vanillekipferl recipe.

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