Moist German Sheet Pan Apple Cake

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 cups peeled and diced apples
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
• 1/2 cup raisins

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2. In a medium bowl, mix together 2 cups flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves and salt.
3. In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Beat in eggs one at a time, then add the vanilla extract.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until combined.
6. Pour the batter into a greased 9×13 inch baking pan.
7. In a medium bowl, toss the diced apples with 2 tablespoons flour, brown sugar, cream, walnuts, and raisins.
8. Spread the apples over the cake batter.
9. Bake for 45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
10. Allow to cool before serving.

Interesting Facts

• This cake is a traditional German dessert, often served during the holidays.
• It is also known as an Apfelkuchen or apple tart.
• This cake is a great way to use up any extra apples that you may have.