Apfelkuchen (Apple Cake)

Lelah Goldner

Updated on May 10, 2024

Ingredients

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

Grease the bottom and sides of a 9x13-inch baking dish or a 9-inch springform pan.
Beat 2 1/4 cup 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; spread into baking dish and press dough up the sides. Press apple slices into dough.
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; sprinkle over apples. Allow dough to rise for 30 minutes.
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
Bake in preheated oven until cake is golden brown and apples are tender, about 35 minutes.

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.