APFEL KUCHEN (APPLE CAKE)

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This is my great grossmutter Weirauch's recipe. She came over to America from Germany as a teenager. It is one of the few "original" recipes I have of hers. The mace gives it a distinctive taste. I hope you enjoy it!

Provided by Shelly Weirauch Ferguson

Categories     Cakes

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 c flour
2 tsp baking powder
2 Tbsp shortening
1 c sugar
1 egg
1/2 tsp mace
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 c milk (little less than 1/2 cup)
2-3 c chopped apples
1/2 c sugar
4 Tbsp butter
1 dash(es) salt
1/2 c sugar
1/4 c flour

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease and flour glass 9 X 13.
  • 2. Sift first two dry ingredients. Set aside.
  • 3. In mixing bowl, cream shortening and 1 cup of sugar. Add egg. Add sifted dry ingredients along with mace and salt. Add milk.
  • 4. Spread in prepared 9 x 13. (I use a greased spatula to help spread). Top with apples. Sprinkle 1/2 cup sugar over top.
  • 5. In bowl prepare struesel. (4 T. butter, 1/2 cup sugar, 1/4 cup flour). Crumble struesel over apples on cake.
  • 6. Bake for 40 minutes.

Andul Hamid
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This cake was a hit at my party! Everyone loved the flavor and texture. I will definitely be making this again.


Abdullah Seid
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This is the best apple cake I've ever had! The apples are perfectly tender and the cake is moist and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


TALHA RAFIQ
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This cake is a delicious and easy-to-make treat. The perfect dessert for any occasion.


Faith Oluchi
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I made this cake for a bake sale and it was a huge success! Everyone loved the flavor and texture. I will definitely be making this again.


Hayle John
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This cake is a must-try! The apples are perfectly tender and the cake is moist and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Yusrah Majiet
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I've been making this cake for years and it's always a favorite. It's the perfect dessert for any occasion.


Saleh Hasan
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This cake is a keeper! It's easy to make and always a hit with my family and friends. I love the way the apples and cinnamon complement each other.


EMMANUEL OKOAWO
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I've tried this recipe a few times and it always turns out great! The cake is moist and fluffy, and the apples are perfectly tender. I love that I can use any type of apples I have on hand.


Benita De Swardt
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I made this cake for my family and they all loved it! The cake was gone in no time. I will definitely be making this again soon.


Yesse Ahmo
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This cake is delicious! The apples are perfectly tender and the cake is moist and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Md Mustakin
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I've made this cake several times and it always turns out perfectly. The instructions are clear and easy to follow, and the cake always bakes evenly.


Raja Shabaz
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This is my go-to apple cake recipe. It's always a crowd-pleaser and it's so easy to make. I love that I can use any type of apples I have on hand.


TUM HAM
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I made this cake for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the flavor and texture. The cake was moist and flavorful, and the apples were perfectly tender.


Paul Weaver
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This apple cake is a delightful treat that combines the classic flavors of apple and cinnamon with a moist and fluffy crumb. The sweetness of the apples is perfectly balanced by the tanginess of the lemon zest, and the crunchy topping adds a satisfyi