Caroline's Apple Kuchen

Indulge in the comforting flavors of "Caroline's Apple Kuchen," a classic German-inspired dessert that blends tender cake, juicy apples, and a buttery cinnamon streusel topping. This homemade apple kuchen is a delightful marriage of warm autumn spices and sweet baked fruit, making it the perfect treat for cozy gatherings or a simple family dessert. The recipe features a moist, buttery cake base layered with tart apple slices—think Granny Smith or Honeycrisp—and crowned with a crumbly streusel made from brown sugar, cold butter, and a hint of cinnamon. With just 20 minutes of prep and a bake time of 40 minutes, this easy-to-follow recipe is ideal for home bakers of any skill level. Serve it warm, dusted with powdered sugar, or pair it with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an irresistible dessert that celebrates the harvest season! Perfect keywords: apple kuchen recipe, German dessert, homemade apple cake, easy fall dessert.

Nutriscore Rating: 56/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:40 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 2.5 cups All-purpose flour
• 0.5 cups Granulated sugar
• 0.5 cups Unsalted butter, melted
• 2 large Eggs, lightly beaten
• 2 teaspoons Baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoons Salt
• 0.75 cups Whole milk
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 3 medium Apples (such as Granny Smith or Honeycrisp), peeled, cored, and thinly sliced
• 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
• 0.25 cups Brown sugar
• 3 tablespoons Unsalted butter, cold and cubed (for the topping)
• 0.33 cups All-purpose flour (for the topping)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt.

Step 3

Add the melted butter, eggs, milk, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Stir until just combined, being careful not to overmix.

Step 4

Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish, spreading it out evenly.

Step 5

Arrange the thinly sliced apples on top of the batter in a single layer, slightly overlapping if needed.

Step 6

In a small mixing bowl, combine brown sugar, ground cinnamon, and 1/3 cup all-purpose flour.

Step 7

Cut in the cold cubed butter using a pastry cutter or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

Step 8

Sprinkle the streusel topping evenly over the apples.

Step 9

Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until the cake is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Step 10

Remove the kuchen from the oven and let it cool slightly before serving warm or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1540.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3508.5

Total Fat 151.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 90.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.2g
Cholesterol 743.6mg	0%
Sodium 2305.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 496.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 25.1g	0%
Total Sugars 206.6g
Protein 56.4g	0%

Vitamin D 189.9IU	0%
Calcium 454.9mg	0%
Iron 18.7mg	0%
Potassium 1522.8mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 38.1%

Protein: 6.3%

Carbs: 55.6%