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German Apple Cake

German Apple Cake

This German Apple Cake is a comforting dessert that combines juicy apples and crunchy pecans, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 40 minutes
Servings: 10 slices
Course: Sweets
Cuisine: German
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour a key ingredient that provides structure
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon adds warm, spicy flavor
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda ensures a light and fluffy texture
  • 1/2 teaspoon Kosher Salt enhances sweetness
  • 3 large Eggs bind ingredients and add moisture
  • 1 cup Sugar sweetens the cake
  • 1/2 cup Canola Oil keeps cake moist
  • 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract infuses the cake with flavor
  • 3 cups Apples fresh and juicy
  • 1 cup Pecans adds crunch and nutty flavor
For the Frosting
  • 8 ounces Cream Cheese creates a rich frosting
  • 1/2 cup Butter adds richness
  • 2 cups Confectioners’ Sugar sweetens frosting
  • 1/2 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon adds spice to frosting

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • Baking pan
  • whisk
  • spatula

Method
 

Directions
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease your baking pan.
  2. Combine the all-purpose flour, ground cinnamon, baking soda, and kosher salt in a mixing bowl.
  3. Beat the eggs and sugar in another bowl until well mixed and slightly frothy.
  4. Add the canola oil and vanilla extract to your egg mixture, blending until smooth.
  5. Fold in the dry ingredients gently until just combined.
  6. Stir in the diced apples and pecans, making sure they’re evenly distributed.
  7. Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan, smoothing the top with a spatula.
  8. Bake in the preheated oven for about 50 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  9. Cool the cake in the pan for a few minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
  10. Prepare the frosting by beating together cream cheese, butter, confectioners' sugar, and ground cinnamon until smooth.
  11. Spread the frosting over the cooled cake.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 4gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 8gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Optional: Sprinkle additional pecans on top for extra crunch.

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