WebAug 11, 2016 - Moist and buttery cake meets fall apples in Apfelkuchen, a classic German Apple Cake that is the perfect recipe for a fall dessert.
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Authentic German apple cake called Apfelkuchen has a basic butter cake with fresh apple slices pushed into the top of the cake batter. Preheat oven to 350°F and grease 8 or 9-inch springform pan. Cream butter and 1 cup granulated white sugar together until a smooth texture is reached. While blending, add in eggs one at a time.
Apfelkuchen is a German apple cake similar in flavor to an apple pie. The layers of sliced apple are topped with an indulgent, crispy and crumbly coating. Wash, peel, and cut apples.
Cut in 1/2 cup butter with a knife or pastry blender until mixture resembles coarse crumbs; sprinkle over apples. Allow dough to rise for 30 minutes. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Bake in preheated oven until cake is golden brown and apples are tender, about 35 minutes.
Mix 1 1/2 cups plus 2 tablespoon flour and baking powder in a separate bowl. Add to batter and mix until batter is smooth. Peel and quarter apples. Remove core and cut apples like a fan from the outside towards the inside but do not cut all the way through. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a springform pan with butter.