Best 5 Apfel Kuchen Recipes
Apfel kuchen, often referred to as German apple cake, is a classic dessert that has been enjoyed for centuries. With its tender crumb, sweet apple filling, and delectable streusel topping, this traditional German cake is sure to satisfy any sweet tooth. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, this article will guide you through the steps to create the perfect apfel kuchen. We'll explore the essential ingredients, provide detailed instructions, and offer tips and tricks to ensure your cake turns out delicious every time. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and let's embark on a delightful baking journey to create an unforgettable apfel kuchen.
Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!
GRANDMA GELDNER'S APFEL KUCHEN (APPLE KUCHEN)
This comes from a rich German heritage. Grandma always made the best "apfel" kuchen. Her recipes were always simple, but tasted great!
Provided by WI Cheesehead
Categories Dessert
Time 55m
Yield 8-10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Mix 1 1/4 cup flour, baking powder, 2 tsp sugar, and salt and sift once.
- Cut 1/2 cup butter into dry mix with a pastry blender to pea size.
- In a small bowl, beat egg with 2 T milk and add to dry mix.
- Mix thoroughly and pat dough into a greased or oiled 9x13-inch baking dish.
- Pare and core apples.
- Cut into thin wedge slices and place on dough in rows until covered. We would cover the thin end of one apple with the thick end of the other.
- Dot apples with 2 T butter and mix 3/4 cup sugar, 1 1/2 Tbs flour and cinnamon together.
- Spread dry topping over dotted apples, and bake in oven for 30-45 minutes, until golden brown.
APFEL KUCHEN (APPLE CAKE)
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
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.
APFEL KUCHEN
Apple topping for coffee cake. This recipe is from Mrs. S. Hiller, from the cookbook "Heritage of Cooking" A Collection of Recipes from East Perry County, Missouri. To find out more about this cookbook read the description from the first recipe I posted from it Recipe #38782
Provided by Charlotte J
Categories Breads
Time 20m
Yield 1 batch of topping
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Pare apples and slice thinly.
- Take 1/2 of the coffee cake dough recipe #40265.
- Arrange apples in rows on top of dough slightly overlapping the slices.
- Mix sugar and cinnamon and sprinkle on top of apples.
- Sprinkle top with butter.
- Bake as directed in the coffee cake dough recipe.
APFEL KUCHEN
Yep, it's spelled right. Easy and good. Love all these flavors, apples, cinnamon, coconut. It's a winner.
Provided by Sharon Whitley
Categories Fruit Desserts
Time 50m
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- 1. Cut butter into cake mix until crumbly. Add coconut. Put mixture into an ungreased 9x13 inch pan, pressing it two inches up the sides. Bake at 350 degrees for 10 minutes.
- 2. Remove from oven. Put sliced apples on warm crust. Mix sugar and cinnamon; sprinkle over apples.
- 3. Blend sour cream and egg; drizzle over apples. Bake 25-30 minutes until brown around the edges.
GRANDMA GELDNER'S APFEL KUCHEN APPLE KUCHEN RECIPE
Provided by BobLongo
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- READY IN: 55mins SERVES: 8-10 Preheat oven to 350°F. Mix 1 1/4 cup flour, baking powder, 2 tsp sugar, and salt and sift once. Cut 1/2 cup butter into dry mix with a pastry blender to pea size. In a small bowl, beat egg with 2 T milk and add to dry mix. Mix thoroughly and pat dough into a greased or oiled 9x13-inch baking dish. Pare and core apples. Cut into thin wedge slices and place on dough in rows until covered. We would cover the thin end of one apple with the thick end of the other. Dot apples with 2 T butter and mix 3/4 cup sugar, 1 1/2 Tbs flour and cinnamon together. Spread dry topping over dotted apples, and bake in oven for 30-45 minutes, until golden brown.
Tips:
- Use the right apples: For a classic Apfelkuchen, use a variety of apples that hold their shape when baked, such as Granny Smith, Braeburn, or Honeycrisp.
- Peel and slice the apples thinly: This will help them to cook evenly and prevent them from becoming mushy.
- Toss the apples in sugar and cinnamon: This will help to sweeten the apples and give them a nice flavor.
- Use a good quality puff pastry: This will help to create a flaky, golden crust.
- Roll out the puff pastry evenly: This will help to ensure that the crust is evenly cooked.
- Bake the Apfelkuchen at a high temperature: This will help to create a crispy crust and prevent the apples from becoming mushy.
- Serve the Apfelkuchen warm or at room temperature: This is when it will be at its best.
Conclusion:
Apfelkuchen is a classic German apple cake that is easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. With its simple ingredients and delicious flavor, it's the perfect dessert for any occasion. Whether you're serving it for breakfast, lunch, or dinner, Apfelkuchen is sure to be a hit. So next time you're looking for a delicious and easy-to-make dessert, give Apfelkuchen a try. You won't be disappointed.
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