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German Apple Cake Bake blends apples and cinnamon in a tender, rustic cake.
German Apple Cake Bake is a true celebration of simple, rustic flavors. As the cake bakes, your kitchen fills with the warm, inviting aroma of cinnamon and vanilla mingling with the sweet release of apple. The apples soften, melting into the rich batter to create a moist, tender cake that is as comforting as it is satisfying. Each bite delivers a harmonious blend of spice and fruit, perfect for sharing over coffee or tea with family and friends.
Texture is key here. The diced apples introduce a pleasant contrast against the dense, rich crumb of the cake. As you prepare the batter, take care to gently fold in the apples using a wooden spoon. Over-mixing can diminish the cake's signature cakey texture. Once baked, let it rest a spell on a wire rack—cooling allows the flavors to deepen, offering cleaner slices that highlight the cake's rustic charm.
Serve this cake warm or at room temperature. Both highlight its natural sweetness and the spice-infused aroma that invites everyone to gather around. The ease of the recipe allows the joy of baking to shine through, no matter your age or experience. You'll find this German Apple Cake becomes a beloved staple, a treat that carries a story with every slice.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour plus more, to taste, for dusting the pan
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 2 eggs
- 2 cups white sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 4 cups apples peeled and cored, diced
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- Grease a 9x13-inch cake pan, and then, using the extra flour, lightly dust the pan, tapping out the excess.
- In a mixing bowl, add the oil and the eggs and use an electric hand mixer to beat until creamy.
- Add the sugar and the vanilla extract to the egg mixture and beat well.
- In another bowl, stir 2 cups of the flour, the cinnamon, the baking soda, and the salt together.
- Slowly add the flour mixture to the egg mixture, mixing until combined. The batter will be very thick.
- Fold the apples into the batter using a wooden spoon.
- Spread the batter in the prepared cake pan.
- Bake the cake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 45 minutes.
- Let the cake cool on a wire rack.
- Slice and serve.
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