Apfelkuchen (Apple Cake)

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I fell in love with apfelkuchen when I was in 6th grade. Our teacher let us order from a local German bakery and eat our treats in class once a month. These flavors bring back wonderful memories.

Baked apple crumb cake with a missing slice on cooling rack.
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Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
35 mins
Additional Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 25 mins
Servings:
12
Yield:
1 (9x13-inch) cake
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 12 servings

  • 2 ¼ cups sifted all-purpose flour

  • 1 ⅛ cups warm milk

  • ¼ cup white sugar

  • 1 (.25 ounce) package active dry yeast

  • 6 tablespoons butter, softened

  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract

  • 1 pinch salt

  • 3 large apples - peeled, cored, and sliced

  • 1 cup white sugar

  • ¾ cup sifted all-purpose flour

  • 2 ounces candied lemon peel, chopped (Optional)

  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon

  • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg

  • 1 pinch salt

  • ½ cup butter

Directions

  1. Gather all ingredients. Grease the bottom and sides of a 9x13-inch baking dish or a 9-inch springform pan.

    Ingredients for apple crumb cake arranged on a white surface.

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  2. Beat 2 ¼ cups flour, milk, 1/4 cup sugar, yeast, 6 tablespoons butter, vanilla extract, and 1 pinch salt in a large bowl with an electric mixer on high until dough is smooth, about 5 minutes.

    Smooth cake batter in a glass mixing bowl.

    Allrecipes / Preethi Venkatram

  3. Spread into baking dish and press dough up the sides. Press apple slices into dough.

    Apple slices arranged on cake batter in a baking dish.

    Allrecipes / Preethi Venkatram

  4. Mix 1 cup sugar, 3/4 cup flour, candied lemon peel, cinnamon, nutmeg, and 1 pinch salt in a bowl. Cut in 1/2 cup butter with a knife or pastry blender until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

    Bowl of crumb topping mixture ready for baking.

    Allrecipes / Preethi Venkatram

  5. Sprinkle over apples. Allow dough to rise for 30 minutes. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).

    Unbaked apple cake with crumb topping in a white dish.

    Allrecipes / Preethi Venkatram

  6. Bake in preheated oven until cake is golden brown and apples are tender, about 35 minutes.

    Fully baked apple crumb cake cooling on a wire rack.

    Allrecipes / Preethi Venkatram

122 home cooks made it!

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

370 Calories
14g Fat
57g Carbs
5g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 12
Calories 370
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 14g 18%
Saturated Fat 9g 45%
Cholesterol 37mg 12%
Sodium 136mg 6%
Total Carbohydrate 57g 21%
Dietary Fiber 3g 9%
Total Sugars 30g
Protein 5g 9%
Vitamin C 3mg 3%
Calcium 47mg 4%
Iron 2mg 9%
Potassium 160mg 3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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