Learn how to make a classic German Apple Cake from scratch. This moist and flavorful apple cake is packed with tender apple slices and warm spices. It's the perfect dessert for any occasion and will be a hit with family and friends. This recipe is easy to follow and yields a delicious cake that pairs perfectly with a cup of coffee or tea. Try this traditional German dessert and enjoy the taste of home-baked goodness.
Ingredients
- 4 large apples (peeled, cored, and sliced)
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup milk
- Powdered sugar (for dusting)
Directions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch round cake pan.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the creamed mixture, alternating with the milk. Begin and end with the dry ingredients.
- Fold in the sliced apples until evenly distributed in the batter.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then, transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Once the cake has cooled, dust it with powdered sugar.
- Slice and serve the German Apple Cake, and enjoy!
