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Classic German-Style Apple Cake

Dessert 🍰 German 🇩🇪

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
Classic German-Style Apple Cake
  1. 1

    Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9x13-inch cake pan.

  2. 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. 3

    Sift the flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt together in a medium bowl.

  4. 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. 5

    Spread the batter in the prepared pan.

  6. 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.

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