Apfelkuchen

Name: Apfelkuchen
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 65 min
Yield: 9 servings
Cuisine: Austrian
Ingredients: 3 cup all-purpose flour; 1/2 cup granulated sugar; 4 oz unsalted butter, softened; 2 large eggs; 1 tsp baking powder; 1/4 cup whole milk; 1/4 tsp vanilla extract; 2 lb Granny Smith apples, peeled and sliced, sliced; 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon; 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg; 1/2 cup all-purpose flour (for streusel); 1/4 cup brown sugar (for streusel); 2 oz cold unsalted butter, cubed (for streusel), cubed; 1/8 tsp salt

Spiced Austrian apple cake with cinnamon and nutmeg, topped with a crumbly streusel. Warm and comforting autumn favorite.

65 minEasyServes 9310 cal/serving

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Ingredients

3 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup granulated sugar
4 oz unsalted butter, softened
2 large eggs
1 tsp baking powder
1/4 cup whole milk
1/4 tsp vanilla extract
2 lb Granny Smith apples, peeled and sliced, sliced
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
1/2 cup all-purpose flour (for streusel)
1/4 cup brown sugar (for streusel)
2 oz cold unsalted butter, cubed (for streusel), cubed
1/8 tsp salt

Instructions

1

Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and flour a 9-inch square baking pan.
2

Cream 4 oz unsalted butter, softened and 1/2 cup granulated sugar together until light and fluffy.
3

Beat in 2 large eggs one at a time, then add 1/4 tsp vanilla extract.
4

Whisk together 3 cup all-purpose flour, 1 tsp baking powder, and 1/8 tsp salt.
5

Fold the dry ingredients into the butter mixture alternately with 1/4 cup whole milk.
6

Spread the batter into the prepared pan.
7

Toss 2 lb sliced Granny Smith apples, peeled and sliced with 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon and 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg, then arrange in a single layer over the batter.
8

For the streusel, combine 1/2 cup all-purpose flour (for streusel), 1/4 cup brown sugar (for streusel), and salt.
9

Work in 2 oz cubed cold unsalted butter, cubed (for streusel) with your fingers until the mixture is crumbly.
10

Sprinkle the streusel evenly over the apples.
11

Bake for 40-45 minutes until the streusel is golden and a toothpick inserted in the cake comes out clean.
12

Cool in the pan for 15 minutes, then serve warm or at room temperature.

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Questions

What is Apfelkuchen?

Spiced Austrian apple cake with cinnamon and nutmeg, topped with a crumbly streusel. Warm and comforting autumn favorite. This reference files it under Austrian dessert: made in the oven, rated easy and about 65 minutes start to finish.

What oven temperature does Apfelkuchen need?

For Apfelkuchen, the oven is set to 350 F (about 175 C) in step 1. The longest stretch at that heat is 45 minutes, in step 11.

How do I know when Apfelkuchen is done?

Go by the cues in the method rather than the clock. Step 11: cook until the streusel is golden and a toothpick inserted in the cake comes out clean.

What can I use instead of baking powder in Apfelkuchen?

The entry for Apfelkuchen calls for 1 tsp baking powder. In its place: For each teaspoon, use a quarter teaspoon of baking soda plus half a teaspoon of cream of tartar.

Can I make Apfelkuchen gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in Apfelkuchen is 3 cup all-purpose flour, 1/2 cup all-purpose flour (for streusel). Swap the flour for a 1-to-1 gluten-free baking blend (where it only thickens a sauce, half as much cornstarch also works). Everything else proceeds as written.

Does Apfelkuchen contain eggs?

Yes: 2 large eggs. The full allergen list for this entry is gluten, dairy and eggs. Packaged ingredients vary by brand, so check labels if the allergy is serious.

How many calories are in Apfelkuchen?

One serving (the recipe makes 9) is about 310 calories, with 4 g protein, 46 g carbohydrate and 12 g fat, plus 2 g fiber and 95 mg sodium.

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