German Apple Cake Recipe (Apfelkuchen)
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German Apple Cake Recipe (Apfelkuchen)
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This German Apple Cake with Streusel Topping [Apfelkuchen mit Streusel] is one of my favorite traditional German desserts that I know you are going to love too! The tender, juicy apple filling is topped with a sweet, crunchy streusel on a buttery shortbread crust.
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Ingredients
Cake
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup salted butter room temperature
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Apple Filling
- 5 apples peeled and diced
- 1 1/2 cups unsweetened applesauce
- 2 Tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 Tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Streusel Topping
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup cold salted butter cubed
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Butter and flour a 9x13" baking dish or spray with non-stick baking spray.
- Mix flour, butter, sugar, baking powder, salt, egg, and vanilla together in a large bowl using an electric mixer until combined.
- Pat the cake dough into an even layer on the bottom of the prepared baking dish using the back of a rubber spatula or your hands. Refrigerate until apple filling is ready.
- In another large bowl, combine the apples, lemon juice, lemon zest, sugar, cinnamon, and applesauce. Spoon apple filling in an even layer over the cake dough.
- In another large bowl, cut the butter into the flour and sugar using a pastry cutter until it resembles coarse crumbs. Squeeze handfuls of streusel topping together to create larger clumps, then sprinkle the streusel over the apple filling.
- Bake for 45 minutes until lightly golden brown on top and the apples are soft.
- Cool completely, then cut into squares and serve with sweetened whipped cream or vanilla ice cream. I think this cake tastes best cold, straight from the fridge.
Notes
- Granny Smith, Golden Delicious, Jonagold, Honeycrisp, and Pink Lady are all good choices for apples to use in this German apple cake.
- If using sweetened applesauce, omit the sugar in the apple filling layer.
- Recipe only minimally adapted from Plated Cravings.
- This recipe is on page 219 of my cookbook, House of Nash Eats Everyday!
Nutrition Information
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Calories
377kcal
(19%)
Carbohydrates
52g
(17%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
18g
(28%)
Saturated Fat
11g
(55%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
5g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
56mg
(19%)
Sodium
207mg
(9%)
Potassium
122mg
(3%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
25g
(50%)
Vitamin A
584IU
(12%)
Vitamin C
3mg
(3%)
Calcium
24mg
(2%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 16servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 377 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 377kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 52g | 17% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 18g | 28% |
| Saturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 56mg | 19% |
| Sodium | 207mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 122mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 25g | 50% |
| Vitamin A | 584IU | 12% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 24mg | 2% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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4.8
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