Nothing says fall like the smell of apples baking in the oven, right? Fall is my favorite season for the obvious reasons – the changing of the colors, the cool, crisp air, and of course, apple harvest and the recipes that go with it (like this Traditional German Apple Cake recipe I’m about to share).

Even before I started working at Stemilt, I always enjoyed apple season – there is just something magical about fresh apples coming off the trees. And of course, it gets even better when you get to bite into one and the flavor explodes in your mouth. Hmmm, apples are the greatest.

Anyway, to celebrate one of the best seasons, our team whipped up this delish apple cake created by our baker friend Caroline Hurley of Taste, Love and Nourish. This cake is seriously so good and so easy to make that you could make it tonight if you wanted. Plus, the ingredients are simple enough that you probably have most of them already hidden away in your cupboards.

With the simplicity of the ingredients, combined with the delicious taste of freshly harvested apples, you have yourself a real treat with this cake. So what apples should you try in this cake? Definitely give Piñata® apples a go. Piñata® will make a great addition to this cake thanks to their juicy bite and classic apple flavors. It’s also readily available most months of the year.

So, if you make this cake tonight, tomorrow or sometime this fall season or have a similar recipe to this one, let us know in the comments below! We are always up to hear more tips and tricks when it comes to baking cakes!

Traditional German Apple Cake

Traditional German Apple Cake

Ingredients

  • 4 medium Piñata® apples, peeled, cored and sliced into 12 slices
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/8 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 cup butter (1 stick), room temperature
  • 1 cup + 2 tbsp granulated sugar, divided
  • 4 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1tsp pure vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce

Whip up this easy German Apple Cake when you're in need of a delicious dessert!

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  • Yield
    10 servings
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  • In Category
    dessert.
  • Level
    Easy

Whip up this easy German Apple Cake when you’re in need of a delicious dessert!

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees. Grease a 9-inch springform cake pan with baking spray or butter.
  2. In a medium bowl, combine the apple slices with the cinnamon and nutmeg. Set aside.
  3. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour and baking powder.
  4. In the bowl of a stand mixer or in a large mixing bowl with a hand mixer, beat the butter and 1 cup of the sugar for two minutes until light and fluffy. Add the eggs and vanilla and beat for another 30 seconds. Add the applesauce and beat until combined.
  5. Using a rubber spatula, fold the flour mixture into the butter mixture gently, just until combined.
  6. Spread the batter into the cake pan. Arrange the apple slices into concentric circles on top of the batter, very slightly pushing them in. Sprinkle the remaining 2 tablespoons of granulated sugar on top.
  7. Bake for 50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  8. Cool on a wire rack until completely cooled before removing from the pan.

Additional Notes:

  • Use a combination of apples for best results. Try a mix of Fuji, Piñata®, Pink Lady® or Gala.
Katie Harmon

Katie Harmon

Katie joined the Stemilt team in early 2017, where she has been able to fulfill her love for writing and food every day. Katie attended Washington State University (Go Cougs!) and graduated in 2015. When she isn’t at the office, you can usually find Katie practicing yoga or rock climbing, or in her kitchen with her husband and two Labrador Retrievers (they are her biggest fans when she in the kitchen). Katie’s favorite Stemilt Fruit is a tie between a deliciously sweet Honeycrisp Apple and Rainier Cherries.

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