German Apple Cake (Versunkener Apfelkuchen)

This authentic Sunken Apple Cake recipe (also known as Versunkener Apfelkuchen or German Kuchen) is a sweet, rustic treat to enjoy with coffee or tea.

Course Brunch, Dessert

Cuisine American, German

Keyword apple cake, apple coffee cake, easy apple cake, fall apple recipe, German apple cake

Prep Time 15 minutes

Cook Time 50 minutes

Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes

Servings slices

Calories 313kcal

Equipment

9" springform pan

Ingredients

3/4 cup butter, softened
1½ cup cane sugar
3 eggs, beaten
1½ cup all-purpose flour
1½ tsp baking powder
1 tsp vanilla
1/4 cup cane sugar
1 tsp cinnamon
3 medium apples, peeled and cored

Instructions

Prepare the springform pan by greasing it. If not non-stick, line the bottom with parchment paper.
In a medium mixing bowl, beat butter, sugar, and eggs together until creamy. Stir in flour, baking powder, and vanilla until well mixed. Spread batter in prepared springform pan and smooth the top. Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F.
Thinly slice apples with a mandolin or paring knife. Either group the apples together (about 1/3 of an apple) and gently press into the cake batter. This results in a soft, slightly firmer apple. Or, fan out the apples around the cake in a single layer for soft, tender apples. Sprinkle the top with 1/3 cup of sugar and cinnamon.
Bake cake for 50 minutes, until it the top is golden in color. Serve warm. If desired, lightly dust with confectioners sugar before serving.

Notes

Keep in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days, in the refrigerator for up to 5 days, or in the freezer for 3 months.

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