Best 14 German Apple Cake 9x13 Recipes

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Welcome to the world of German apple cake! This delicious treat is a classic dessert that has been enjoyed for generations. Whether you're a seasoned baker or just starting out, this article will guide you through the process of creating the perfect German apple cake in a 9x13 pan. With its tender crumb, sweet apple filling, and crunchy streusel topping, this cake is sure to be a hit at your next gathering. So let's get started on baking this delightful treat!

Here are our top 14 tried and tested recipes!

GERMAN APPLE CAKE II



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Apple cake with cream cheese frosting.

Provided by Michele Starkel

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     German

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 eggs
1 cup vegetable oil
2 cups white sugar
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
4 cups apples - peeled, cored and diced
½ cup chopped walnuts
2 (3 ounce) packages cream cheese
3 tablespoons butter, softened
1 ½ cups confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and four a 9x13 inch pan. In a medium bowl, mix together flour, baking soda, cinnamon and salt. Set aside.
  • In a large bowl, combine eggs, oil and sugar. Beat until foamy. Add flour mixture and beat well. Add vanilla and stir in chopped apples and walnuts. Pour into a 9x13 inch pan.
  • Bake for 45 to 50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the cake comes out clean. Allow cake to cool, then spread with cream cheese frosting.
  • To make the frosting: In a medium bowl, combine cream cheese, softened butter, confectioners sugar and 1 teaspoon vanilla. Beat until smooth, then spread on cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 284.3 calories, Carbohydrate 35.7 g, Cholesterol 27.1 mg, Fat 15.2 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 2.6 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Sodium 187 mg, Sugar 26.3 g

GERMAN APPLE CAKE



German Apple Cake image

With the long, cold winters we have here, this German apple cake recipe has warmed many a kitchen. The cake is perfect for breakfast, dessert or as an evening snack. I've made it for many parties, and I've always received compliments on it. -Grace Reynolds, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h25m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 cups all-purpose flour
3 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
4 large eggs, room temperature
2 cups sugar
1 cup canola oil
1/2 cup orange juice
2-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
4 cups thinly sliced peeled apples (about 4 to 5 apples)
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
3 tablespoons sugar
Confectioners' sugar, optional

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Grease and flour a 10-in. tube pan. Combine the first 3 ingredients; set aside. , In a large bowl, beat eggs and sugar. Combine oil and orange juice and add alternately with dry ingredients to egg mixture. Beat until smooth; add vanilla and beat well. , Pour half of the batter into prepared pan. Arrange half the apples over the batter. Combine cinnamon and sugar and sprinkle half over the apples. Top with remaining batter, apples and cinnamon mixture. , Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, about 1 hour and 10 minutes. Cool 1 hour before removing from pan. Cool, apple side up, on a wire rack. If desired, sprinkle with confectioners' sugar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 353 calories, Fat 15g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 47mg cholesterol, Sodium 256mg sodium, Carbohydrate 50g carbohydrate (31g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

POTLUCK GERMAN APPLE CAKE



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My mother made this German apple cake for my brothers and me when we were kids. It's an excellent choice for a Christmas potluck or actually any time of year. -Edie DeSpain, Logan, Utah

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h10m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 large eggs, room temperature
2 cups sugar
1 cup vegetable oil
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
4 cups chopped peeled tart apples
3/4 cup chopped pecans
FROSTING:
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
2 teaspoons butter, softened
2 cups confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, beat the eggs, sugar, oil and vanilla. Combine the flour, cinnamon, baking soda and salt; add to egg mixture and mix well. Fold in apples and nuts. Pour into a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Bake at 350° for 55-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack., In a small bowl, beat cream cheese and butter. Add confectioners' sugar, beating until smooth. Spread over cake. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 455 calories, Fat 24g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 57mg cholesterol, Sodium 212mg sodium, Carbohydrate 57g carbohydrate (42g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

GERMAN APPLE CAKE



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This is a great cake to make if you have extra apples in the house. If you don't have any apples, you can substitute peaches or plums.From the book "Mad Hungry," by Lucinda Scala Quinn (Artisan Books).

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cake Recipes

Yield Makes 1 8-inch square cake

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon coarse salt
8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
1 1/3 cups sugar
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Juice of 1/2 lemon
3 to 4 tart apples, such as Granny Smith, Cortland, or Winesap

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter an 8-inch square pan or equivalent-size baking dish.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. In a medium bowl, cream together the butter and 1 cup of the sugar. Stir in the eggs and vanilla. Add the flour mixture and beat until combined. Spread the mixture evenly in the prepared pan.
  • In a small bowl, combine the remaining 1/3-cup sugar with the cinnamon. Squeeze lemon juice into a medium bowl. Peel, core, and slice the apples into the bowl. Add the cinnamon-sugar mixture and toss to thoroughly coat each apple slice. Arrange the apple slices on top of the batter in overlapping rows, pressing lightly into the batter. Bake for 45 minutes, until a cake tester or toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool in the pan on a wire rack for 10 to 15 minutes before serving.

GERMAN APPLE CAKE I



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This German Apple Cake is a moist dense cake that keeps well. It has been a family favorite for twenty years.

Provided by Barbara

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     German

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 eggs
1 cup vegetable oil
2 cups white sugar
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
4 cups apples - peeled, cored and diced

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour one 9x13 inch cake pan.
  • In a mixing bowl; beat oil and eggs with an electric mixer until creamy. Add the sugar and vanilla and beat well.
  • Combine the flour salt, baking soda, and ground cinnamon together in a bowl. Slowly add this mixture to the egg mixture and mix until combined. The batter will be very thick. Fold in the apples by hand using a wooden spoon. Spread batter into the prepared pan.
  • Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 45 minutes or until cake tests done. Let cake cool on a wire rack. Once cake is cool serve with a dusting of confectioners' sugar or with a Cream Cheese Frosting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 201.2 calories, Carbohydrate 27.7 g, Cholesterol 15.5 mg, Fat 9.7 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 1.7 g, SaturatedFat 1.3 g, Sodium 107.2 mg, Sugar 18.9 g

SANDRA'S GERMAN APPLE CAKE



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My mother sent me this unusual recipe back in the 70's. I was baking rolls in a health food restaurant at the time. The restaurant wanted me to come up with a dessert for the menu, so I made my mother's recipe using wholewheat flour, turbinado sugar and organic walnuts*. It was an enormous success! You should note there is no liquid in this recipe. The moisture that binds the ingredients comes from the eggs, oil and fresh apple slices. A pretty good electric mixer and/or strong arm is required to incorporate all the flour no matter what kind of flour you use. The result is more like a stiff dough than any cake batter I've ever seen. I continue to make this cake with wholewheat flour and turbinado sugar because I like the result. You, of course, may use any flour and sugar you want. *Nostalgia Note: In 1974, organic walnuts came from a tree in their original packaging called a shell. To use the nut, the shell had to be broken with something hard called a nut cracker and then the nutmeat was picked out; repeat until the amount of nutmeats equal what the recipe calls for. Today, walnuts come in a bag and if there are any shells involved you can lodge a complaint.

Provided by XanderBby

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h45m

Yield 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 large eggs
1 cup oil (I use peanut oil)
2 cups sugar (I use turbinado sugar)
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 teaspoon baking soda
2 teaspoons cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups flour (I use wholewheat)
4 cups peeled cored and sliced baking apples (I use Granny Smith)
1 cup coarsely chopped walnuts
8 ounces cream cheese
2 tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon vanilla
3 cups powdered sugar

Steps:

  • Cake: Beat the eggs until light.
  • Add and beat after each ingredient: oil, sugar, vanilla, baking soda, cinnamon, salt.
  • Add the flour in 1/2 cup increments. It will be stiff.
  • Fold in the walnuts.
  • Fold in the apple slices.
  • Pat the dough into an oblong cake pan that's been oiled and dusted with flour.
  • Bake at 350°F for 45 to 60 minutes (or until a knife inserted in the middle comes out clean).
  • Frosting: Combine the cream cheese, butter, vanilla and powdered sugar. Whip until creamy. Pour over the cooled cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 499.3, Fat 25.6, SaturatedFat 6.7, Cholesterol 45.9, Sodium 213.4, Carbohydrate 65.4, Fiber 1.8, Sugar 50.6, Protein 4.7

APPLE CAKE IV



Apple Cake IV image

A great tasting, moist cake and a great way to use up extra apples

Provided by Ann

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Apple Dessert Recipes

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 12

5 apple - peeled, cored and sliced
2 cups all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon salt
4 teaspoons ground cinnamon
4 teaspoons baking powder
4 eggs
2 cups white sugar
1 cup vegetable oil
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup chopped walnuts
4 teaspoons white sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) lightly grease and flour a 9x13 inch pan.
  • Sift together flour, salt, cinnamon and baking powder. Set aside.
  • In a large bowl, beat eggs and sugar for 15 minutes on high speed with an electric mixer. Add oil and blend in.
  • Add four mixture and mix well. Add vanilla. Fold in apples and nuts. Pour batter into 9x13 inch pan.
  • In a small bowl, mix 4 teaspoons sugar with 1 teaspoon cinnamon. Sprinkle over cake.
  • Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 50 to 60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into center of cake comes out clean.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 247.5 calories, Carbohydrate 30.7 g, Cholesterol 31 mg, Fat 13.3 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 1.8 g, Sodium 142.1 mg, Sugar 20.6 g

GERMAN APPLE CAKE



German Apple Cake image

Untried by me. Highly recommended by Dad. This was another of my Step Mother's recipes. Look forward to making it soon, seems like a very warm, homey Autumn dessert. If you get to it before me do let me know what you think!

Provided by Nikoma

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h30m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 eggs
1 cup canola oil
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups sugar
2 cups flour
2 teaspoons cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
4 -6 apples (peeled, cored, cut into thin slices)
1/2 cup walnuts (chopped)

Steps:

  • Beat the eggs, oil and vanilla until foamy.
  • Mix the next 5 ingredients (sugar through salt) in a separate bowl.
  • Add to egg mixture.
  • Fold in apple slices gently.
  • Spread into a 9x13 baking pan.
  • Top with nuts.
  • Bake 350°F for 40-60 minutes.

GERMAN APPLE SHEET CAKE



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This is my grandma's recipe for a super-easy apple cake. We had an apple tree, and this was a great way to use them.

Provided by jenniferb

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     German

Time 1h

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 ½ pounds apples - peeled, cored, and sliced
1 lemon, juiced
1 ⅛ cups unsalted butter
1 ¼ cups white sugar
1 tablespoon vanilla sugar
5 eggs
2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 pinch salt

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Grease a deep baking pan with butter or line with parchment paper.
  • Toss apple slices with lemon juice in a bowl and set aside.
  • Combine butter, sugar, and vanilla sugar in a large bowl and beat using an electric blender until pale and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, and mix well after each addition. Combine flour, baking powder, and salt together in a separate bowl and mix on low speed. Fold apple slices into the batter.
  • Spread batter into the prepared baking pan and smooth the top.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 458.4 calories, Carbohydrate 68.6 g, Cholesterol 114 mg, Fat 19.7 g, Fiber 5.3 g, Protein 6 g, SaturatedFat 11.6 g, Sodium 127.4 mg, Sugar 38.7 g

GERMAN APPLE CAKE



German Apple Cake image

Make and share this German Apple Cake recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Kree6528

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h5m

Yield 15-20 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/2 cup shortening
1 cup white sugar
1/2 cup brown sugar
2 eggs
2 1/4 cups flour
2 teaspoons cinnamon
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 cup sour cream
2 cups chopped apples
1/2 cup brown sugar (or less)
1/4 cup white sugar (or less)
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 cup pecans

Steps:

  • To prepare cake, cream together shortening, sugars and eggs.
  • Add dry ingredients and sour cream and mix well; fold in apples.
  • Pour batter into greased 9 x 13-inch baking pan.
  • To prepare topping, mix all ingredients.
  • Sprinkle over cake batter before baking.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for 50-55 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 325.8, Fat 13.5, SaturatedFat 4.2, Cholesterol 35, Sodium 191.6, Carbohydrate 49.1, Fiber 1.5, Sugar 32.8, Protein 3.6

N. C. RAW APPLE CAKE 9X13 PAN



N. C. Raw Apple Cake 9x13 Pan image

A very tasty, moist coffee cake. All my family and friends tkink it is not good meal without this dessert.I got this recipe from my mothers hand written recipes.

Provided by Fivekiller1N

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h30m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

3 eggs
2 cups white sugar
1 cup vegetable oil
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup chopped walnuts or 1 cup pecans
3 cups diced apples
1 cup raisins (optional)
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup butter, melted
2 cups confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 lemon, zest from (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Butter a 9x13 inch pan. Spread apples evenly over the bottom of the pan.
  • Beat eggs with mixer until thick and light. Combine sugar and oil and add to eggs.
  • Stir together flour, cinnamon, soda and salt. Add to egg mixture and beat inches stir in nuts, raisins and vanilla. Batter will be very thick.
  • Spread batter over apples in the pan. Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 1 hour, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Remove from the oven and cool. Spread with Cream Cheese Icing.
  • To make Cream Cheese Icing: Beat cream cheese until fluffy. Beat in 1/4 cup melted butter, and then beat in confectioner's sugar, zest from 1 lemon (optional) and lemon juice.
  • Spread over cooled cake. Refrigerate.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 643.6, Fat 36.5, SaturatedFat 10, Cholesterol 83.8, Sodium 303.7, Carbohydrate 75.8, Fiber 2.2, Sugar 56.6, Protein 6.8

GERMAN APPLE CAKE WITH SWEET DRIZZLE



German Apple Cake with Sweet Drizzle image

Tender apple slices and a simple confectioner's-sugar drizzle make this old-world treat yummy and comforting. It's especially good served warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.-Tracey Rosato, Markham, Ontario

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h5m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 cup butter, softened
2/3 cup sugar
2 eggs
4 teaspoons milk
1/8 teaspoon lemon extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
2-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/8 teaspoon salt
2 medium tart apples, peeled and thinly sliced
1 cup confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons butter, softened
2 to 3 teaspoons milk

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs; mix well. Beat in milk and extract. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; beat into creamed mixture just until moistened. With lightly floured hands, pat into a greased 9-in. springform pan. Arrange apples over the top., Bake at 350° for 40-50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes before removing from pan. Combine the confectioners' sugar, butter and milk; drizzle over the top.

Nutrition Facts :

MOIST GERMAN SHEET PAN APPLE CAKE



Moist German Sheet Pan Apple Cake image

This apple sheet cake has 3 layers - a pastry layer, an applesauce layer, and a streusel layer, so you need a deep sheet pan. It is to die for.

Provided by manuela

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     German

Time 1h25m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 18

¾ cup white sugar
2 tablespoons white sugar
¼ cup unsalted butter
2 teaspoons vanilla sugar
5 eggs
½ lemon, zested and juiced
2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
3 teaspoons baking powder
2 pounds apples - peeled, cored, and thinly sliced
3 teaspoons cinnamon sugar
2 ½ cups applesauce
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
½ cup unsalted butter, cut into cubes
½ cup white sugar
2 tablespoons white sugar
1 cup almond meal
2 teaspoons vanilla sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Combine 3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar, 1/4 cup butter, and 2 teaspoons vanilla sugar in a large bowl; beat with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in lemon zest with the last egg.
  • Combine 2 3/4 cups flour and baking powder. Sift over butter mixture and quickly beat into batter with the electric mixer running on low speed.
  • Combine apple slices, lemon juice, and cinnamon sugar in a bowl and fold into batter. Spread batter onto the prepared baking sheet. Spoon applesauce onto batter and spread out evenly.
  • Combine 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons flour, 1/2 cup cubed butter, 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar, almond meal, and 2 teaspoons vanilla sugar in a bowl and mix into streusel. Sprinkle streusel over applesauce.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until streusel is lightly browned and cake is set, about 40 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 242.9 calories, Carbohydrate 39.1 g, Cholesterol 54 mg, Fat 7.9 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 5.5 g, SaturatedFat 4.1 g, Sodium 78 mg, Sugar 19.1 g

GERMAN APPLE CAKE WITH CARAMEL GLAZE



German Apple Cake With Caramel Glaze image

This moist, easy to make homemade cake is from my grandma's recipes. Beautiful in an angel food cake pan and delicious!

Provided by Kaarin

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h35m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

4 eggs
2 cups sugar
1 cup canola oil
1/2 cup apple juice (or orange juice, etc.)
1 tablespoon vanilla
3 cups all-purpose flour
3 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
4 cups apples, peeled and thinly sliced
3 tablespoons sugar
2 teaspoons cinnamon
1/2 cup butter
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup half-and-half or 1/4 cup milk

Steps:

  • Beat the eggs and sugar; add the oil, juice and vanilla alternately with the flour, baking powder and salt. (If you are mixing by hand, combine the dry ingredients first.)
  • Pour half the batter into a bundt or tube pan sprayed with non-stick cooking spray. You can also use a 9x13 inch pan.
  • Top with half the apple slices. Combine the 3 tablespoons sugar and 2 teaspoons cinnamon and sprinkle half the mixture over the apples.
  • Top with remaining batter, apples and cinnamon sugar.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour and 10 minutes.
  • Cool in pan 1 hour, then remove to serving platter.
  • To make glaze: melt the butter in a small saucepan over medium/low heat. Stir in the sugar and milk and boil 3 minutes, stirring constantly, until the sugar crystals are dissolved. Cool several minutes, to drizzling consistency, then spoon over the cake, letting some of the glaze drizzle down the sides.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 580.2, Fat 28.5, SaturatedFat 7.1, Cholesterol 92.7, Sodium 369.6, Carbohydrate 77.3, Fiber 2.1, Sugar 51.1, Protein 5.7

Tips:

  • Use a combination of sweet and tart apples for a balanced flavor. Some good options include Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, and Braeburn.
  • If you don't have a 9x13 inch baking pan, you can use a 10-inch springform pan or a 12-cup muffin tin. Just adjust the baking time accordingly.
  • If you want a gooey, caramel-like topping, use a combination of brown sugar and white sugar. For a more crunchy topping, use only white sugar.
  • Serve the cake warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.

Conclusion:

German apple cake is a classic dessert that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. With its moist, flavorful cake and sweet, crunchy topping, this cake is sure to be a hit. So next time you are looking for a delicious and easy dessert, give German apple cake a try. You won't be disappointed.

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