Versunkener Apfelkuchen - Easy German Apple Cake Works everytime!
Traditional German Versunkener Apfelkuchen recipe with caramelized apples. Easy sunken apple cake perfect for fall baking and coffee time. So easy, it works every time.
Servings 10 slices
Calories 372kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 3 Apples (such as Granny Smith, Braeburn, or Jonagold - about 700 g/ 1½ lbs)
- 1 lemon juiced
- ¾ cups butter unsalted, at room temperature
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 eggs medium size, at room temperature
- 3 tablespoon whole milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- 2 cups flour Germany 405, UK plain flour, USA all purpose
- 1 pinch salt
- 2 teaspoon baking powder
To serve
- ⅖ cups powderd sugar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 320°F (160°C). Line the bottom of your springform pan with parchment paper and grease the sides with butter.
- Peel and core the apples, then quarter them. Using a sharp knife, make thin lengthwise cuts about ⅛-inch apart without cutting all the way through, creating a "fan effect." Brush with fresh lemon juice to prevent browning. Set aside.3 Apples , 1 lemon
- Using a stand mixer or hand mixer with paddle attachment, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy (about 3-4 minutes). Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in vanilla extract, almond extract, and milk.¾ cups butter, 2 cups granulated sugar , 4 eggs, 3 tablespoon whole milk, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract , 1 teaspoon almond extract
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix briefly until just combined—don't overmix.2 cups flour , 1 pinch salt , 2 teaspoon baking powder
- Pour the batter into your prepared pan and spread evenly with a spatula. Arrange the fanned apple quarters on top of the batter with the rounded side facing up, fitting them snugly together.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes (10-inch pan) or 55-60 minutes (9-inch pan), until golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let cool completely in the pan before removing. Dust with powdered sugar just before serving.⅖ cups powderd sugar
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Nutrition
Calories: 372kcal | Carbohydrates: 48g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 109mg | Sodium: 247mg | Potassium: 137mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 26g | Vitamin A: 634IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 78mg | Iron: 2mg
