Best 7 Apple Kuchen Old Fashioned Apple Cake Recipes

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Apple kuchen is a traditional German cake that is known for its simple yet delicious flavor. Often served with coffee or tea, this classic cake is a delightful treat that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. While there are many variations of apple kuchen, the old-fashioned recipe is a timeless favorite that has been passed down through generations. This article explores the best recipe for old-fashioned apple kuchen, providing step-by-step instructions and helpful tips to ensure a perfect bake every time.

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OLD-FASHIONED APPLE CAKE



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Everyone enjoys biting into this moist dark cake-they're greeted with an abundance of apples, nuts and chocolate chips! I hope you try this home-style dessert today.-Iola Egle, Bella Vista, Arkansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h20m

Yield 12-15 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 20

1 cup butter, softened
2 cups sugar
3 eggs
1/2 cup water
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons baking cocoa
1 teaspoon baking powder
3/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 medium tart apples, peeled and shredded
1 cup chopped walnuts
1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips
CARDAMOM SUGAR:
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom

Steps:

  • In a bowl, cream butter and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each. Beat in water and extracts. Combine dry ingredients; add to creamed mixture. stir in apples, walnuts and chips. Pour into a greased and floured 10-in. fluted tube pan. Bake at 325° for 60-70 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool in pan for 10 minutes; remove to a wire rack. Combine sugar and cardamom in a blender; process for 1 minute. Sprinkle 3-5 tablespoons over cooled cake. Store remaining sugar in an airtight container for another use.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 418 calories, Fat 20g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 75mg cholesterol, Sodium 285mg sodium, Carbohydrate 57g carbohydrate (38g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

APPLE KUCHEN (OLD-FASHIONED APPLE CAKE)



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Apples-on-top coffee cake. Easy, from-scratch home cookin' - and a childhood memory from my grandmother's recipe file. Make it with your kids & enjoy the aroma of cinnamon while it bakes!

Provided by Gammy3

Categories     Breads

Time 1h

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

3/4 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup soft shortening (Crisco, etc.)
1 large egg
1/2 cup milk
1 1/2 cups flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
2 -3 apples
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375.
  • Lightly grease and flour a cake pan: 7"x11" (you can substitute an 8" or 9" square cake pan if needed).
  • Pare and core the apples and slice them thinly (about 1/4" to 1/2" thick). Mix the cinnamon and sugar and set aside.
  • For the cake batter:.
  • Cream the 3/4 cup of sugar, the shortening, and egg together until fluffy. Gradually add the milk.
  • Sift the flour, baking powder, and baking soda together and stir into the first mixture.
  • Spread the batter in the prepared cake pan.
  • Arrange the apples on top of the batter in rows, overlapping slightly. Sprinkle the cinnamon sugar over the apples.
  • Bake @ 375 for 35 to 40 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 270.4, Fat 7.9, SaturatedFat 2.2, Cholesterol 25.4, Sodium 186.9, Carbohydrate 47.4, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 26.7, Protein 3.8

EASY APPLE KUCHEN



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One of my mother's favorite recipes. Great with your morning coffee or a cold glass of milk.

Provided by pwsweet

Categories     Desserts     Pies     Apple Pie Recipes

Time 55m

Yield 15

Number Of Ingredients 13

½ cup milk
¼ cup shortening
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
½ cup white sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
5 apples - peeled, cored, and sliced, or more to taste
1 cup white sugar
¼ cup butter, melted
¼ cup all-purpose flour
4 teaspoons ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Beat milk, shortening, egg, and vanilla extract together in a bowl until smooth. Stir 1 1/2 cups flour, 1/2 cup sugar, baking powder, and salt into milk mixture until dough comes together. Spread dough out into the bottom of a rimmed baking sheet.
  • Spread apples over the dough on the baking sheet.
  • Stir 1 cup sugar, melted butter, 1/4 cup flour, and cinnamon together in a bowl until topping is combined. Sprinkle topping over apples.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until apples are tender and topping is golden, about 40 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 223.4 calories, Carbohydrate 38.7 g, Cholesterol 21.2 mg, Fat 7.2 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 2.4 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Sodium 205.7 mg, Sugar 25.3 g

GRANDMA'S BEST APPLE KUCHEN



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Grandma's Best Apple Kuchen recipe is now yours-and be prepared to share the recipe, because it's a crowd-pleaser!

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Dairy

Time 50m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/2 cup butter, softened
1 pkg. yellow cake mix
2-1/2 cups peeled and sliced apples
1/2 cup sugar
1 tsp. ground cinnamon
1 cup BREAKSTONE'S or KNUDSEN Sour Cream
1 egg

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Cut the butter into the dry cake mix until it is crumbly.
  • Press the mixture into a greased 9x13 baking pan in order to form the crust.
  • Bake the crust for 10 minutes.
  • Place apple slices on the warm crust.
  • Mix together the cinnamon and sugar and sprinkle over the apples.
  • Whisk together the sour cream and eggs and drizzle over the apples.
  • Bake for 25 minutes or until the edges look light brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 0 g, Fat 0 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 g, Sodium 0 g, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 0 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 0 g

OMA'S APFELKUCHEN (GRANDMA'S APPLE CAKE)



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My husband's German family calls this Oma's apfelkuchen, which translates to "Grandma's apple cake." They've been sharing the recipe for more than 150 years. I use Granny Smith apples, but any variety works. -Amy Kirchen, Loveland, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h5m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

5 large egg yolks
2 medium tart apples, peeled, cored and halved
1 cup plus 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
1-1/4 cups sugar
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons cornstarch
2 teaspoons cream of tartar
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup 2% milk
Confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Let egg yolks stand at room temperature for 30 minutes. Starting 1/2 in. from 1 end, cut apple halves lengthwise into 1/4-in. slices, leaving them attached at the top so they fan out slightly. Set aside., Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Add egg yolks, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. In another bowl, sift flour, cornstarch, cream of tartar, baking powder and salt twice. Gradually beat into creamed mixture. Add milk; mix well (batter will be thick)., Spread batter into a greased 9-in. springform pan wrapped in a sheet of heavy-duty foil. Gently press apples, round side up, into batter. Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with moist crumbs, 45-55 minutes. Cool on a wire rack 10 minutes. Loosen sides from pan with a knife; remove foil. Cool 1 hour longer. Remove rim from pan. Dust with confectioners' sugar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 422 calories, Fat 23g fat (14g saturated fat), Cholesterol 148mg cholesterol, Sodium 177mg sodium, Carbohydrate 50g carbohydrate (28g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

OLD FASHIONED APPLE CAKE



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A moist apple cake that I make in an angel food pan. Sauce is poured over cake when taken out of oven. Delicious!

Provided by TCCLOWN

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Apple Dessert Recipes

Time 1h30m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 16

3 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups white sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3 eggs
1 ¼ cups vegetable oil
¼ cup orange juice
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup apple - peeled, cored, and chopped
1 cup chopped walnuts
1 cup flaked coconut
6 tablespoons butter
1 cup white sugar
½ teaspoon baking soda
½ cup buttermilk

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease and flour a 10 inch tube pan.
  • In a large bowl, combine flour, 2 cups sugar, baking soda, salt and cinnamon. Make a well in the center and pour in the eggs, oil, orange juice and vanilla. Mix well. Stir in the chopped apple, nuts and coconut. Pour into prepared pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 75 to 90 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Pour glaze over cake and let stand for 1 hour before turning out.
  • To make the glaze: In a saucepan, combine butter, 1 cup sugar, 1/2 teaspoon baking soda and 1/2 cup buttermilk. Bring to a rolling boil and pour over cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 511.5 calories, Carbohydrate 60.9 g, Cholesterol 46.6 mg, Fat 28.7 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 5.2 g, SaturatedFat 7.4 g, Sodium 329.1 mg, Sugar 41 g

OLD-FASHIONED APPLE CAKE



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Categories     Cake     Fruit     Dessert     Bake     Quick & Easy     Apple     Fall     Spring     Bon Appétit

Yield Serves 8

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 1/2 cups plus 2 tablespoons whole wheat flour
5 teaspoons cornstarch
2 1/4 teaspoons baking soda
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, diced, room temperature
4 medium Gala or Golden Delicious apples, peeled, cored, cut into 1/3-inch pieces
3/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon (packed) golden brown sugar
2 large eggs
2 tablespoons milk
2 teaspoons sugar
1 9-inch doily
Powdered sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°F. Butter 9-inch-diameter springform pan with 2 3/4-inch-high sides. Sift first 5 ingredients into large bowl. Rub in butter until mixture resembles coarse meal. Mix in apples and brown sugar. Whisk eggs and milk together; stir into apple mixture (batter will be thick). Transfer to pan. Sprinkle with sugar.
  • Bake cake until golden and springy to touch, about 35 minutes. Cool slightly on rack. Cut around cake to loosen; remove pan sides. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cool. Wrap tightly; store at room temperature.) Place doily atop cake. Sprinkle powdered sugar over; remove doily.

Tips:

  • Use a variety of apples for a more complex flavor. Some good options include Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, and Braeburn.
  • Be sure to peel and core the apples before slicing them. This will help to prevent the cake from becoming too mushy.
  • If you don't have a pastry blender, you can use two forks to cut the butter into the flour.
  • Be careful not to overmix the batter. Overmixing can make the cake tough.
  • Bake the cake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Let the cake cool completely before serving. This will help to prevent it from falling apart.
  • Serve the cake with whipped cream, ice cream, or your favorite fruit.

Conclusion:

Apple Kuchen is a classic German cake that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and always a hit with family and friends. With its simple ingredients and delicious flavor, Apple Kuchen is a cake that everyone will love.

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