Classic German-Style Apple Cake
Classic German-Style Apple Cake is moist and dense, packed with juicy apple pieces that soften into a tender bite against a warmly spiced cinnamon crumb. It’s a cozy, homespun dessert perfect for afternoon coffee, potlucks, or a simple after-dinner treat. The balance of sweet apples and gentle spice makes each square deeply comforting without being overly rich.
- Prep15 min
- Cook45 min
- Serves24
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9x13-inch cake pan.
- 2
In a large bowl, beat the oil and eggs with an electric mixer until creamy. Add the sugar and vanilla extract, then beat until thoroughly combined.
- 3
Sift the flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt together in a medium bowl.
- 4
Gradually stir the flour mixture into the oil-egg mixture just until combined; the batter will be very thick. Fold in the apples with a wooden spoon or spatula.
- 5
Spread the batter in the prepared pan.
- 6
Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, about 45 minutes. Let the cake cool on a wire rack before slicing.
- Calories 210.75 kcal Moderate
- Protein 1.58 g Low Source
- Carbs 31.23 g Moderate
- Total Fat 9.4 g Moderate
- Saturated Fat 1.38 g Moderate
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 14.59 mg Low Source
- Sodium 10.75 mg Low Source
- Fiber 0.62 g Low Source
- Sugar 22.48 g High
- Added Sugar 4.2 g Moderate
- Calcium 4.06 mg Low Source
- Iron 0.6 mg Low Source
- Potassium 14.53 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 7.75 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 0.01 mg Low Source
- Vitamin D 0.25 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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- Gluten
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