How to Make German Apple Cake - A Step-by-Step Guide

If you’re looking for a delicious and comforting dessert that brings the flavors of fall to your table, look no further than German Apple Cake. This classic cake is a staple in German baking and is loved for its simple yet irresistible taste. Made with fresh apples, warm spices, and a tender cake base, this dessert is perfect for serving at gatherings, parties, or simply as a cozy treat at home.

German Apple Cake, also known as Apfelkuchen in German, has a rich history and has been en...

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Ingredients

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

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 45 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr
  • Servings: 24
  • Yield: 1 (9x13-inch) cake

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9x13-inch cake pan.
  • Beat oil and eggs in a mixing bowl with an electric mixer until creamy. Add sugar and vanilla; beat well.
  • Stir together flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt in a bowl. Slowly add flour mixture to egg mixture; mix until combined. The batter will be very thick. Fold in apples by hand using a wooden spoon. Spread batter into the prepared pan.
  • Bake cake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 45 minutes. Cool cake on a wire rack.
  • Nutrition

    201 cal.

    • Total Fat: 10g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Cholesterol: 16mg
    • Sodium: 107mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 28g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 19g
    • Protein: 2g
    • Vitamin C: 1mg
    • Calcium: 7mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 41mg