German Apple Cake
Cook Time: 1 hour and 15 minutes
Prep Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour and 40 minutes
Description:
Indulge in the delightful flavors of this German Apple Cake, a scrumptious dessert that perfectly captures the essence of European baking. This recipe, brought to you by lovewithrecipes.com, invites you to savor the sweetness of baked apples, cinnamon, and a hint of vanilla. It’s a wonderful treat for any occasion, and the aroma wafting from your oven will surely entice everyone around!
Recipe Category: Dessert
Keywords: Apple, Fruit, German, European, Weeknight, Oven, < 4 Hours
Aggregated Rating: 4.5
Review Count: 2
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 385.2
- Fat Content: 0.5g
- Saturated Fat Content: 0.1g
- Cholesterol Content: 0mg
- Sodium Content: 250.6mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 91.7g
- Fiber Content: 2.8g
- Sugar Content: 60.6g
- Protein Content: 5.5g
Recipe Servings: 12
Ingredients:
- 4-5 baking apples
- 2 cooking apples
- 5 cups granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/4 teaspoons salt
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 cup egg substitute
- 1 cup applesauce
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup orange juice
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons solid-type fat-free margarine
- 1-2 tablespoons pourable fat-free margarine
- Water (as needed)
Recipe Instructions:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Spray a Bundt pan with vegetable oil spray, dust with flour, completely covering surfaces, tap out excess flour, and set aside.
- Peel, core, and thinly slice the apples into a bowl.
- Combine 5 tablespoons sugar with the cinnamon, sprinkle over the apples, and toss to cover them evenly; set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, remaining 2 cups sugar, salt, baking soda, and baking powder. Whisk to blend evenly.
- Add the egg substitute, applesauce, vanilla, and orange juice. With an electric mixer, blend on low speed for 1 minute; increase speed and blend an additional 3 minutes.
- Fill the prepared pan with alternating layers of batter, then apples, then batter, then apples, ending with batter.
- Bake for one hour and 30 minutes or until a tester comes out clean.
- Remove to a wire rack for 10 minutes, then invert to remove from the pan and continue to cool.
- Meanwhile, prepare the glaze by mixing the powdered sugar, solid-type fat-free margarine, pourable fat-free margarine, and water until smooth.
- Drizzle the glaze on the cooled cake.
- Happy eating in Richland, WA, where my apple trees are producing their wonderful harvest! 🍏🍰
Enjoy the delightful blend of textures and flavors in this German Apple Cake. Whether you’re a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, this recipe promises a slice of heaven that’s worth every moment spent preparing it. Share the joy with family and friends, and savor the warmth of homemade goodness. Happy baking!