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How to Make Apfelkuchen - A Step-by-Step Guide

Apfelkuchen, also known as German apple cake, is a delicious and traditional dessert that has been enjoyed by families and friends for generations. This simple yet impressive cake is perfect for any occasion, from Sunday brunch to holiday parties. The combination of tender, moist cake and sweet, tart apples is always a crowd-pleaser, making it a popular choice for any gathering.

The history of Apfelkuchen dates back to Germany, where apples are abundant and have been a staple ingredie...

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Ingredients

  • ½ cup raisins
  • 2 cups boiling water
  • ½ cup butter or margarine, softened
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • ¼ teaspoon almond extract
  • ¾ cup milk
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 8 apples, peeled, cored and sliced
  • ½ cup white sugar
  • ½ cup melted butter or margarine

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 30 mins
  • Additional Time: 1 hr
  • Total Time: 1 hr 50 mins
  • Servings: 16
  • Yield: 2 tarts

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease and flour two 9 inch round cake pans. Soak the raisins in boiling water while the oven preheats.
  • Cream together 1/2 cup butter or margarine with 1 cup sugar until fluffy. Beat in the eggs one by one, then add the almond extract and milk. Sift together the flour, salt, and baking powder; stir into the creamed butter to form a loose dough.
  • Divide the dough in half and press each half into the bottom of a prepared cake pan, bringing it slightly up the sides. Drain the raisins and scatter them over the dough. Arrange the apple slices in a spiral pattern over the raisins, overlapping slightly. Sprinkle with the remaining 1/2 cup of sugar and drizzle with 1/2 cup of melted butter or margarine.
  • Bake in preheated oven until apples are soft and the dough is lightly browned, about 30 minutes. Serve warm or at room temperature.

    • Nutrition

    296 cal.

    • Total Fat: 13g
    • Saturated Fat: 8g
    • Cholesterol: 55mg
    • Sodium: 230mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 45g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 29g
    • Protein: 3g
    • Vitamin C: 3mg
    • Calcium: 63mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 154mg

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