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german apple cake

(2 ratings)
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Blue Ribbon Recipe by
Nancy J. Patrykus
@Finnjin
Spokane, WA

This is my German friend Hilda's mother's recipe for Blitzkuchen mit Apfeln (German apple cake). It's a very old one. I have enjoyed this at her home many times and it's a keeper. Don't shy away from this recipe. I am sure you will enjoy it and want a second helping.

Blue Ribbon Recipe

Apple lovers, you need this beautiful and tasty German apple cake in your recipe box. Apple halves are surrounded by a light and tender cake. The baked apples are a nice complement to the buttery cake. Lightly dusted with powdered sugar, this is an easy dessert for any occasion.

— The Test Kitchen @kitchencrew
(2 ratings)
yield 6 serving(s)
prep time 20 Min
cook time 55 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For german apple cake

  • 4 - 6 md
    tart apples
  • 1/2 c
    plus 3 Tbsp lemon juice, divided
  • 2 tsp
    lemon zest
  • 3/4 c
    plus 3 Tbsp granulated sugar, divided
  • 4 Tbsp
    unsalted butter, room temperature, divided
  • 2 lg
    eggs, separated
  • 1 tsp
    baking powder
  • 1 1/2 c
    all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 c
    milk
  • 1 Tbsp
    rum
  • 1 Tbsp
    vegetable oil
  • 1/4 c
    powdered sugar

How To Make german apple cake

  • Grease a springform pan while the oven preheats.
    1
    Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 10-inch springform pan with 1 Tbsp of butter.
  • Cut decorative slits lengthwise into peeled and cored apples about 1/2 inch deep.
    2
    Peel apples. Core and cut in half. Cut decorative slits lengthwise in apples, about 1/2 inch deep.
  • Sprinkle 3 Tbsp of lemon juice and 3 Tbsp sugar.
    3
    Sprinkle 3 Tbsp of lemon juice and 3 Tbsp sugar. Set aside.
  • Cream the remaining butter and sugar and slowly add the egg yolks.
    4
    Cream the remaining butter and sugar together. Then with egg yolks, beat in one at a time.
  • Beat in the remaining lemon juice and lemon zest.
    5
    Gradually beat in the remaining 1/2 cup of lemon juice and the lemon zest.
  • Sift flour and baking powder.
    6
    Sift flour and baking powder together.
  • Slowly add the flour mixture to the butter mixture.
    7
    Slowly add the flour mixture to the butter mixture.
  • Beat in the milk and rum.
    8
    Beat in the milk and rum.
  • Beat egg whites until stiff.
    9
    In a small bowl, beat egg whites until stiff.
  • Gently fold the beaten egg whites into the batter.
    10
    Gently fold the beaten egg whites into the batter.
  • Pour batter into the springform pan and top with the apple halves.
    11
    Pour batter into the springform pan and top with the apple halves. Place the apples with the slit side up and the cored side down in the batter.
  • Brush apples with vegetable oil.
    12
    Brush apples with 1 Tbsp vegetable oil.
  • Bake for 45 - 55 minutes.
    13
    Bake in the 350 degree oven for 45 - 55 minutes or until a tester comes out clean.
  • Remove cake from the pan and dust with powdered sugar.
    14
    Let cool slightly and remove the sides of the pan. Once cooled, dust with powdered sugar.
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