Apfelkuchen
Apfelkuchen is a moist, lightly sweet German apple cake made with fresh apples, butter, sugar, and warm spices. It features a tender crumb with beautifully arranged apples on top. This classic dessert offers a perfect blend of soft cake and fruity brightness.
Ingredients
- Apples, peeled and sliced
- All-purpose flour
- Sugar
- Eggs
- Butter
- Baking powder
- Milk
- Vanilla extract
- Lemon zest
- Cinnamon (optional)
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Cream the butter and sugar until smooth
- Add the eggs and beat well
- Mix in the vanilla and lemon zest
- Combine flour, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon if using
- Add the dry ingredients to the batter alternately with milk
- Pour into a greased pan
- Arrange apple slices neatly on top
- Bake until golden and a toothpick comes out clean
Notes
- Use firm apples for best texture.
- Add a light sugar sprinkle for caramelized edges.
- Avoid overmixing the batter.
- Serve with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container.