How to Make Easy Apple Kuchen - A Step-by-Step Guide

When it comes to fall desserts, few things are as comforting and delicious as a homemade apple kuchen. This classic German pastry is a delightful combination of sweet, tender apples and a rich, buttery cake, all topped with a sweet glaze. Not only is this dessert absolutely scrumptious, but it's also surprisingly easy to make, making it the perfect treat for any occasion.

One of the best things about this easy apple kuchen recipe is that it requires simple, straightforward ingredients...

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Ingredients

  • ½ cup milk
  • ¼ cup butter
  • 1 large 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

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 40 mins
  • Total Time: 55 mins
  • Servings: 15

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Beat milk, 1/4 cup butter, 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, 1/4 cup 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

    223 cal.

    • Total Fat: 7g
    • Saturated Fat: 3g
    • Cholesterol: 21mg
    • Sodium: 206mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 39g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 25g
    • Protein: 2g
    • Vitamin C: 2mg
    • Calcium: 78mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 86mg