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German Apple Cake

Cook Time45 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: German
Author: 31 Daily

Equipment

  • 8 inch cake or tart pan *see notes for link
  • Electric Hand Mixer *see notes for link

Ingredients

Cake

  • ½ cup butter (1 stick) softened to room temperature
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1 cup flour
  • ½ tsp baking powder
  • 2 Roma or Fuji apples

Topping

  • 1 Tbsp granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp cinnamon

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°
  • Peel, core, and slice apples into sixteenths.
  • Spray 8 inch cake or tart pan with non-stick spray.
  • In the bowl of an electric mixer, cream the butter and sugar until it becomes light and fluffy. Add the egg and mix until thoroughly combined.
  • Add flour and baking powder and mix until just combined.
  • With floured fingers, press dough into the prepared pan, pushing the dough slightly up the edges.
  • Arrange the apples in concentric circles and press into the dough. Sprinkle with the cinnamon sugar topping.
  • Bake for about 45 minutes or until nicely browned. Let cool completely.
  • Optional: drizzle with an icing glaze made up of confectioner's sugar and water.