Best 14 German Apple Cake Recipe Easy Recipes

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Introducing the culinary delight that will awaken your senses and transport you to the heart of German baking – the enticing German apple cake. Get ready to embark on a culinary journey that unravels the secrets of creating this timeless classic, where apples and cake harmoniously blend to create a symphony of flavors. With its rustic charm and irresistible aroma, German apple cake is not just a dessert; it's a testament to the enduring appeal of simple, yet supremely satisfying treats.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

GERMAN APPLE CAKE



German Apple Cake image

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



German Apple Cake I image

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

GERMAN APPLE CAKE



German Apple Cake image

This moist flavorful cake is an old standby for potlucks and picnics. My sister gave me the recipe after she got tired of making it for me so often.

Provided by MizzNezz

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h10m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 eggs
3/4 cup vegetable oil
2 cups sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 cups flour
2 teaspoons cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
4 cups peeled chopped apples

Steps:

  • In large bowl, beat eggs and oil until smooth.
  • Add next 6 ingredients and mix well.
  • Fold in apples.
  • Pour into greased 9 by 13 pan.
  • Bake at 350F degrees for 50-55 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 360.9, Fat 14.7, SaturatedFat 2.1, Cholesterol 31, Sodium 214.8, Carbohydrate 55.4, Fiber 1.8, Sugar 37.7, Protein 3.3

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.

RUTH WALL'S GERMAN APPLE CAKE



Ruth Wall's German Apple Cake image

I looooove apple cake. So when this one came to me in a publication from the Bucoda Improvement District, I tagged it immediately. Have not made it yet but certainly have added it to the list.

Provided by justcallmetoni

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h55m

Yield 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

5 cooking apples, peeled, cored and thinly sliced
5 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons cinnamon
3 cups unsifted all-purpose flour
2 cups sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
4 eggs
1 cup vegetable oil
2 teaspoons vanilla
1/3 cup orange juice
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
2 tablespoons butter, softened
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1 -2 tablespoon water

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Prepare a large bundt or tube pan with a light coating of cooking spray.
  • Mix together the apples, sugar and cinnamon and set aside.
  • Add all of the ingredients for the batter to a large bowl and mix at medium speed for one minute. Scrape down the sides of the bowl to make sure all ingredients are being incorporated. Mix for an additional 3 minutes.
  • Pour one third of the batter into the baking pan. Cover with a layer using 1/2 the seasoned apples. Repeat with another 1/3 of batter and the remaining apples. Finish with the final 1/3 of batter.
  • Bake for 90 to 105 minutes. Remove from oven.
  • Cool for 10 minutes then invert onto a serving plate.
  • While the is cooling (10 minutes), combine all ingredients for the glaze. Drizzle on top of the cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 429.5, Fat 16.6, SaturatedFat 3.1, Cholesterol 50.3, Sodium 256.9, Carbohydrate 67.6, Fiber 2.6, Sugar 46.4, Protein 4.2

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 :

EASY GERMAN APPLE SHEET CAKE



Easy German Apple Sheet Cake image

This quick and easy apple sheet cake recipe is from Germany where these types of cakes are very popular. Perfect for serving a crowd!

Provided by sophie

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     German

Time 50m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 tablespoon butter
14 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature
1 cup white sugar
3 cups all-purpose flour
4 teaspoons baking powder
lemon, zested and juiced
1 pinch salt
3 eggs, beaten
3 ¼ pounds apples - peeled, cored, and thinly sliced
2 tablespoons raisins

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease a large, 12x18-inch rimmed baking sheet with 1 tablespoon butter.
  • Combine 14 tablespoons butter and sugar in a large bowl; beat with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy.
  • Mix flour, baking powder, lemon zest, and salt in a bowl. Alternate adding flour mixture and eggs to the creamed butter mixture. Spread batter onto the prepared baking sheet; dough is very sticky, so use a spatula to spread it onto the tray. Distribute sliced apples evenly on top and drizzle with lemon juice. Sprinkle with raisins.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until set and lightly browned, about 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 196.5 calories, Carbohydrate 30.2 g, Cholesterol 39.5 mg, Fat 8 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 2.6 g, SaturatedFat 4.8 g, Sodium 100.9 mg, Sugar 15.3 g

GERMAN APPLE CAKE WITH CREAM CHEESE FROSTING



German Apple Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting image

This is an excellent cake for potlucks or for any occasion! There are a couple of other German Apple Cake recipes on here, but this one is different. Prep time is approximate.

Provided by keen5

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h40m

Yield 12-16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 eggs
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
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
2 teaspoons butter or 2 teaspoons margarine, softened
2 cups confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • In a large mixing 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 13x9x2-inch baking dish.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for 55-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean.
  • Cool on a wire rack.
  • In a small mixing bowl, beat cream cheese and butter.
  • Add confectioners' sugar, beating until smooth.
  • Spread over cake.
  • Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 602.3, Fat 31.7, SaturatedFat 7.3, Cholesterol 69, Sodium 287.5, Carbohydrate 77.1, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 58.2, Protein 5.6

GERMAN APPLE CAKE II



German Apple Cake II image

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

POTLUCK GERMAN APPLE CAKE



Potluck German Apple Cake image

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.

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

VERY FINE GERMAN APPLE CAKE



Very Fine German Apple Cake image

This is a very nice, easily prepared cake. It tastes good still slightly warm or the next day. I serve it with whipped cream sweetened with vanilla sugar. The recipe is from one of the most popular German books on baking "Backen macht Freude" (baking makes joy?). I hope, you will enjoy it with a cup of coffee or tea or milk or whatever you like.

Provided by Inge 1505

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h35m

Yield 12 pieces, 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 lbs small tart apples
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1/8 cup raisins (optional)
2 tablespoons butter, melted (30 grams)
9 tablespoons butter, at room temperature (125 grams)
3/4 cup sugar (150 grams)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon grated fresh lemon zest
3 small eggs
1 1/2 cups flour, plus
5 tablespoons flour (225 grams)
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 -2 tablespoon milk
2 tablespoons apricot preserves
1 tablespoon water

Steps:

  • Grease 11 inch springform.
  • Preheat oven to 350°F or 180°C.
  • For the topping: Peel, quarter and core apples.
  • Make lengthwise cuts on the outer rounded side 1/8 inch apart, so that the apple quarter still holds together but will cook quicker.
  • Brush with lemon juice to avoid browning.
  • For the batter: Mix flour with baking powder.In a bowl cream butter with sugar, vanilla and lemon peel with a mixer.
  • Add eggs, one at a time.
  • Beat until mixture turns light yellow and has increased in volume.
  • Add half of the flour and 1 tbs milk, mixing just until blended.
  • Add rest of flour.
  • Dough should have the consistency to drop slowly and heavily from a spoon, forming long tips.
  • If too firm add another tbs of milk, if to soft add another tbs of flour.
  • Mix to blend.
  • Pour batter into greased form.
  • Make a level surface with a wet spatula.
  • Arrange apple quarters rounded side up on the dough to make a nice pattern,but leave a 1/2 inch rim along the side of your form.
  • Apples will sink into dough while baking.
  • Brush with melted butter.
  • Sprinkle with raisins (optional).
  • Put in the middle of the oven.
  • Bake for 40-50 min at 350°F, until a toothpick inserted in the cake comes out clean.
  • Remove cake from oven.
  • Melt apricot jam with water over low heat, pass through a sieve and brush the hot cake with it.
  • Remove cake from the springform,let cool and serve with whipped cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 824.9, Fat 35.5, SaturatedFat 21.2, Cholesterol 201.9, Sodium 527.6, Carbohydrate 120.9, Fiber 7.2, Sugar 65.7, Protein 10.5

GERMAN APPLE SHEET CAKE



German Apple Sheet Cake image

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

This is a moist and delicious cake, and very easy to make. Our church used to have an international dinner every January, and I took this one year. It was a big hit! I've made it several times since. Recipe is from The Best of Mennonite Fellowship Meals.

Provided by Whisper

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
1/4 cup white sugar
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 cup pecans, chopped

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • To prepare cake, cream together shortening, sugars and eggs.
  • Add dry ingredients and sour cream; mix well.
  • Fold in apples.
  • Pour batter into greased 9" x 13" baking pan.
  • To prepare topping, mix all ingredients.
  • Sprinkle over cake batter before baking.
  • Bake 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

Tips:

  • Use a variety of apples. This will give your cake a more complex flavor and texture. Some good options include Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, and Braeburn apples.
  • Peel and core the apples before slicing them. This will help to prevent the cake from becoming too mushy.
  • Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing can make the cake tough.
  • Bake the cake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. This will ensure that the cake is cooked through.
  • Let the cake cool completely before serving. This will help to prevent it from falling apart.

Conclusion:

German apple cake is a delicious and easy-to-make dessert that is perfect for any occasion. With its simple ingredients and classic flavor, this cake is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you're looking for a sweet treat, give this German apple cake recipe a try!

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