German Apple Sheet Cake Recipe

German Apple Sheet Cake, also known as Versunkener Apfelkuchen in German, is a delicious dessert that showcases the flavors of tart apples, cinnamon, and a buttery cake base. This classic recipe has been passed down through generations in German households and is a beloved treat for any occasion.

What sets this apple cake apart from others is the way the apples are arranged on top of the cake batter. As the cake bakes, the apples sink into the batter, creating a beautiful and rustic a...

Ingredients

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

Information

Prep Time: 30 mins
Cook Time: 30 mins
Total Time: 1 hr
Servings: 12
Yield: 12 servings

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

458 cal.

Total Fat: 20g
Saturated Fat: 12g
Cholesterol: 114mg
Sodium: 127mg
Total Carbohydrate: 69g
Dietary Fiber: 5g
Total Sugars: 39g
Protein: 6g
Vitamin C: 15mg
Calcium: 82mg
Iron: 2mg
Potassium: 256mg

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

Ingredients

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Nutrition

458 cal.

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