German Apple Cake

A moist German apple cake featuring a crunchy cinnamon topping and soft apple wedges, served warm with whipped cream.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 355.3 kcals 2842.5 kcals
Carbohydrates 47.8 grams 382.4 grams
Fat 16.1 grams 128.4 grams
Protein 5.4 grams 42.8 grams
Cook Time
45 mins
Produces
8 slices
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients
2
tsp
1.5
tbsp
Demerara Sugar
for the topping
Dairy
125
g
Butter
softened, plus extra for greasing
3
piece
Eggs
free-range, at room temperature, beaten
75
ml
Milk
full-fat
Fruits
2
piece
Apples
dessert apples, peeled, cored and sliced into thin wedges
GrainsCereals
NutsSeeds
0.5
tsp
0.5
tsp
Ground Cinnamon
for the topping

Steps

  • Preheat the oven to 170°C and grease a 23cm round cake tin.
  • Coat the apple wedges in lemon juice and set them aside.
  • Beat the butter and caster sugar together until pale and fluffy.
  • Add the eggs and beat the mixture until smooth.
  • Sift in the flour, baking powder, and salt, then mix well.
  • Gradually stir in the milk until the batter is smooth.
  • Pour the batter into the tin and arrange apple slices on top in a spiral.
  • Combine the demerara sugar and cinnamon and sprinkle over the cake.
  • Bake for 40 to 45 minutes until golden-brown and a skewer comes out clean.
  • Cool in the tin for 15 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.