Christmas glazed apple cake, also known as Weihnachten gedeckter apfelkuchen, is a traditional German Christmas dessert that combines the flavors of sweet apples, aromatic spices, and a rich, buttery glaze. This delectable cake is a staple of German holiday celebrations and is enjoyed by people of all ages. With its tender crumb, juicy apple filling, and irresistible glaze, this cake is sure to be a hit at your next Christmas gathering.
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CHRISTMAS GLAZED APPLE CAKE (WEIHNACHTEN GEDECKTER APFELKUCHEN)
Covered Apple Cake (Gedeckter Apfelkuchen) is one of the cakes you're sure to find in almost every single bakery across Germany. To make it, you line a springform pan with a sweet short pastry, fill the crust with a chunky cooked apple filling studded with raisins and flavored with cinnamon and lemon, and then use the same crust dough to make a lid for the cake. I sometimes wonder if it isn't the precursor to America's apple pie, though in this cake, even after baking, the pastry remains soft and cakey thanks to the moist, cooked apple filling and a lemon glaze that is brushed on the top crust after baking.
Provided by Luisa Weiss
Categories Christmas Bake Cake Cranberry Spice Apple Dessert
Yield Makes 1 (9-inch/23cm) cake
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Mix the flour, 3/4 cup granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt together in a large bowl. Cut the butter into cubes and add to the flour mixture. Using a pastry cutter or your hands, work the butter into the flour until it's no longer visible. Add the egg and knead until the dough is smooth. Wrap tightly in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour and up to 24 hours.
- Peel, core, and quarter the apples. Cut them into slices 1/8 to 1/4 inch/3 to 6mm thick and put the slices in a large pot. Add the juice of 1 lemon along with the Lebkuchen Spice and the 1/4 cup/60ml of water. Cover the pot and bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Cook the apples for 15 to 20 minutes, or until silky and relatively broken down. The apples should not turn completely to mush but still retain some shape. Take the pot off the heat and stir in the cranberries and the remaining 1 Tbsp granulated sugar.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F/180°C. Line the bottom of a 9-inch/23cm springform pan with parchment paper. Take two-thirds of the dough and pat it evenly into the springform pan, forming a 1-inch-/2.5cm-high rim at the edges. Refrigerate the remaining dough. Prick the dough in the pan evenly all over with a fork. Line the dough with a sheet of aluminum foil and fill the pan with pie weights or dried beans. Bake for 20 to 30 minutes, or until the crust is starting to firm up but is not yet browning. Remove from the oven and carefully remove the aluminum foil and pie weights; maintain the oven temperature.
- Scrape the apple mixture evenly into the par-baked shell and smooth the top. The apple filling should precisely fill the crust. Roll out the remaining one-third of the dough between two pieces of plastic wrap until just slightly larger than the circumference of the pan. Trim the edges of the circle and then gently transfer the circle to the top of the cake, laying it over the apple filling. Tuck in the top crust and cut off any excess. Cut 3 small slits in the top of the dough. Put the pan back in the oven and bake for 35 to 45 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and slightly puffed.
- Remove the pan from the oven and let cool for 10 minutes while you prepare the glaze. Sieve the confectioners' sugar into a small bowl and whisk in the 2 teaspoons of lemon juice and the 2 teaspoons of water until smooth. Brush the glaze over the still-hot cake and then let the cake cool completely before serving. The cake will keep at room temperature, covered lightly with plastic wrap, for 2 to 3 days.
APFELKUCHEN (APPLE CAKE)
I fell in love with apfelkuchen when I was in 6th grade. Our teacher let us order from a local German bakery and eat our treats in class once a month. These flavors bring back wonderful memories.
Provided by Adrienne Gardner
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European German
Time 1h25m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Grease the bottom and sides of a 9x13-inch baking dish or a 9-inch springform pan.
- Beat 2 1/4 cup flour, milk, 1/4 cup sugar, yeast, 6 tablespoons butter, vanilla extract, and 1 pinch salt in a large bowl with an electric mixer on high until dough is smooth, about 5 minutes; spread into baking dish and press dough up the sides. Press apple slices into dough.
- Mix 1 cup sugar, 3/4 cup flour, candied lemon peel, cinnamon, nutmeg, and 1 pinch salt in a bowl. Cut in 1/2 cup butter with a knife or pastry blender until mixture resembles coarse crumbs; sprinkle over apples. Allow dough to rise for 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
- Bake in preheated oven until cake is golden brown and apples are tender, about 35 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 369.9 calories, Carbohydrate 57.1 g, Cholesterol 37.4 mg, Fat 14.3 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 4.5 g, SaturatedFat 8.9 g, Sodium 136 mg, Sugar 30.4 g
HONEY-GLAZED GERMAN APPLE CAKE RECIPE BY TASTY
This delicious butter cake is a slightly sweeter and more festive spin on a German tea-time classic. Making this cake a day ahead of serving allows the apples to infuse the cake, and it means there's one less thing to do the day of. Pair with ice cream or fresh unsweetened whipped cream!
Provided by Betsy Carter
Categories Desserts
Time 1h5m
Yield 12 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 335°F (170°C). Grease a 9-inch (22 cm) tart pan (with a removable base) with butter, then dust with flour, turning to coat evenly and tapping out the excess.
- In a large bowl, cream the sugar, butter, and lemon zest together with an electric hand mixer until light and fluffy, 2-3 minutes.
- Make a well in the center of the creamed sugar and butter. Add the eggs, vanilla, and salt to the well. Beat to combine.
- Sift in the flour and baking powder, then beat just to incorporate. The batter will be thick and sticky.
- Using a rubber spatula, transfer the batter to the prepared tart pan and spread in an even layer, starting at the center and working toward the outer edges.
- Cut lobes off of the apples, then discard the cores.
- Stick a skewer crosswise through the flat side of each apple wedge, just deep enough so the skewer is not exposed; this will prevent the knife from cutting all the way through the apple. Set the apples flat-side down and thinly slice lengthwise, stopping your knife when you hit the skewer. Remove the skewers.
- Arrange the apples in a circle pattern over the batter and gently push in to submerge slightly.
- Bake the cake for about 45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out almost completely clean. The cake will brown around the edges before it's done.
- In a small bowl, mix together the honey and water.
- Brush the honey mixture over the top of the warm cake.
- The cake can be served immediately, but it is even better the next day, as the apples will infuse the cake with their flavor when left to sit covered at room temperature overnight. Remove the tart ring, then slice and serve.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 134 calories, Carbohydrate 29 grams, Fat 1 gram, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 2 grams, Sugar 18 grams
OMA'S APFELKUCHEN (GRANDMA'S APPLE CAKE)
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
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.
GERMAN APPLE CAKE (VERSUNKENER APFELKUCHEN)
Epicurious | October 2000 The World of Jewish Desserts This is one of the many types of apple cake popular throughout central Europe. I have seen apple cakes, a traditional Rosh Hashannah dessert, served on Sabbath and holiday tables from Israel to Australia
Provided by Lizzie Rodriquez
Categories Dessert
Time 1h30m
Yield 10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F Grease a kugelhopf or 10-inch Bundt pan.
- Sift together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Beat the butter until smooth, about 1 minute. Gradually add the sugar and beat until light and fluffy, about 4 minutes. Beat in the egg yolks, one at a time. Stir in the flour mixture and milk.
- Beat the egg whites on low speed until foamy, about 30 seconds. Increase the speed to high and beat until stiff but not dry. Fold one-fourth of the whites into the batter, then gently fold in the remaining whites.
- Pour half of the batter into the prepared pan. Spread with half of the apples. Top with the remaining batter, then the remaining apples.
- Bake until golden brown, 50 to 60 minutes. Let cool in the pan for 20 minutes, then transfer to a rack and let cool completely.
- To make the glaze if using: Combine all the glaze ingredients, stirring until smooth and of pouring consistency. Drizzle over the cake and let stand until set.
VERSUNKENER APFELKUCHEN (GERMAN SUNKEN APPLE CAKE)
For this apple cake you need to cut the apples like a fan not only for looks - this little trick makes the cake especially moist. I like to use tart apples. You will need between 5 and 7 apples, depending on their size.
Provided by Marianne
Categories Desserts Fruit Dessert Recipes Apple Dessert Recipes
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Beat butter in a large bowl with an electric mixer until creamy. Gradually add sugar and mix until well combined. Add eggs, 1 at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Mix 1 1/2 cups plus 2 tablespoon flour and baking powder in a separate bowl. Add to batter and mix until batter is smooth.
- Peel and quarter apples. Remove core and cut apples like a fan from the outside towards the inside but do not cut all the way through.
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a springform pan with butter.
- Spoon batter into the prepared springform pan and spread out evenly. Set cut apple quarters in a circle into the batter with the round, cut side facing up. Gently push apples into the batter.
- Bake in the preheated oven until cake is golden brown, about 45 minutes.
- Remove from oven, allow to cool, and dust cooled cake with confectioners' sugar.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 291.6 calories, Carbohydrate 35.1 g, Cholesterol 104 mg, Fat 15.2 g, Fiber 3.2 g, Protein 5.4 g, SaturatedFat 8.8 g, Sodium 151.5 mg, Sugar 11.9 g
APPLE CAKE (APFELKUCHEN)
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
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.
Tips:
- Use a variety of apples for a more complex flavor. Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, and Braeburn are all good choices.
- If you don't have a bundt pan, you can use a 9x13 inch baking pan. Just adjust the baking time accordingly.
- Be sure to grease and flour the pan before adding the batter. This will help the cake to come out cleanly.
- Don't 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 glazing.
- For a shiny glaze, use a simple syrup made with equal parts sugar and water. Bring the mixture to a boil, then remove from heat and let cool slightly before brushing it onto the cake.
- Decorate the cake with your favorite toppings, such as chopped nuts, dried fruit, or whipped cream.
Conclusion:
This Christmas Glazed Apple Cake is a delicious and festive dessert that is perfect for any holiday gathering. The cake is moist and flavorful, with a sweet and tangy glaze. It's sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it!
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