APPLE CAKE (APFELKUCHEN)

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Posted for the Zaar World Tour-Germany. This recipe is from my German grandmother. It is different from most apfelkuchen because it doesn't use a pastry crust.

Provided by Bayhill

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h25m

Yield 12-15 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup shortening
1 1/2 cups sugar
2 eggs
1/2 teaspoon lemon extract
3 1/2 cups flour, sifted
5 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 1/3 cups milk
8 cups apples, pared, cored and thinly sliced
1 cup sugar
2 tablespoons flour
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 dash nutmeg

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350ºF.
  • Cake:.
  • In a large bowl, cream together shortening and sugar. Add eggs and lemon extract; beat well.
  • In another bowl, sift together flour, baking powder and salt. Add to creamed mixture alternately with milk, beating after each addition.
  • Pour mixture into a lightly greased and floured 10-1/2"x14-3/4" pan. Top with filling and bake for 1 hour or until cake tests done.
  • Filling:.
  • Combine all ingredients in a bowl; mix well. Spread over cake to cover.

Abigail Shooba
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This cake is a bit too sweet for my taste, but it's still pretty good. I think I'll try reducing the amount of sugar next time.


Cham Begum
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I'm not a big fan of apple cake, but this one is really good! The cake is moist and flavorful, and the streusel topping is the perfect finishing touch.


Usman mughal 1245
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This cake is so easy to make and it tastes amazing! I love the combination of apples and cinnamon.


Aive Ovi
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I made this cake for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it. I will definitely be making it again.


Eh htoo Paw
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This cake is delicious! The apples are perfectly cooked and the streusel topping is crispy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this cake again.


Drink and Sing Karaoke Pub
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This is the best apple cake I've ever had! The cake is moist and fluffy, and the apples are perfectly tender. The streusel topping is the perfect finishing touch.


Dintle Motaung
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I love this apple cake! It's so easy to make, and it always turns out perfect. The cake is moist and flavorful, and the streusel topping is crispy and delicious.


Ellisha Jones
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This cake is a keeper! It's simple to make, but it tastes like it came from a bakery. The apples and cinnamon give it a warm, comforting flavor, and the streusel topping is the perfect finishing touch.


Kiggundu Abbey
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I've made this cake several times now, and it's always a hit! It's so easy to make, and the results are always impressive. The cake is moist and flavorful, and the streusel topping is the perfect finishing touch.


Rachel Adikong
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This apple cake is divine! The flavors of the apples, cinnamon, and nutmeg are perfectly balanced. The cake is moist and fluffy, and the streusel topping is crispy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this cake again and again!