Apple Kuchen
Apple Kuchen is a traditional German apple cake. It's a delicious dessert that combines sweet, juicy apples with a rich, buttery cake base.
Ingredients - Serves 8
- Brown sugar - 1/4 cup
- Cinnamon - 1 teaspoon
- Apples - 3, peeled and sliced
- Milk - 1/2 cup
- Vanilla extract - 1 teaspoon
- Eggs - 2
- Granulated sugar - 1 cup
- Unsalted butter - 1/2 cup, softened
- Salt - 1/2 teaspoon
- Baking powder - 1 teaspoon
- All-purpose flour - 2 cups
Let's Get Started
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease a 9-inch round cake pan.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs, one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract.
- Gradually mix in the flour mixture, alternating with the milk, beginning and ending with the flour.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and arrange the apple slices on top.
- In a small bowl, combine the cinnamon and brown sugar. Sprinkle over the apples.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Dietary Info
- Dish Type: Dessert
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Calories: 350
- Fat: 15g
- Carbs: 50g
- Protein: 5g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Sugar: 30g