Grandma Geldner's Apfel Kuchen Apple Kuchen

Experience the timeless charm of "Grandma Geldner's Apfel Kuchen Apple Kuchen," a traditional German apple cake that brings comfort and nostalgia to every bite. This recipe combines a tender, buttery crust with layers of sweet, cinnamon-scented apples, making it the perfect dessert for fall gatherings or cozy afternoons. The dough, crafted with simple pantry staples like all-purpose flour, sugar, and cold butter, comes together effortlessly to form the base, while thinly sliced apples are beautifully arranged on top for an elegant finish. A sprinkle of brown sugar and cinnamon adds a warm, caramelized touch, and a final egg wash ensures a golden, glossy crust. Ready in just over an hour and ideal served warm or at room temperature, this delightful apple treat pairs perfectly with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream. Optimize your next baking day with this classic Apfel Kuchen, a recipe steeped in tradition yet timeless in flavor.

Nutriscore Rating: 59/100

Prep Time:30 mins

Cook Time:40 mins

Total Time:70 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 2 cups All-purpose flour
• 0.5 cups Granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon Baking powder
• 0.25 teaspoons Salt
• 0.5 cups Unsalted butter (cold, cubed)
• 2 large Eggs
• 0.25 cups Milk
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 3 medium Apples (peeled, cored, and thinly sliced)
• 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
• 0.25 cups Brown sugar

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round or square baking pan and set aside.

Step 2

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

Step 3

Add the cold, cubed butter to the flour mixture. Using a pastry cutter or your fingertips, blend until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

Step 4

In a separate small bowl, whisk together 1 egg, milk, and vanilla extract.

Step 5

Add the wet mixture to the dry ingredients and stir until a soft dough forms. Do not overmix.

Step 6

Press the dough evenly into the prepared baking pan to form the base of the cake.

Step 7

Arrange the thinly sliced apples in overlapping rows on top of the dough, creating a decorative pattern.

Step 8

In a small bowl, mix together the ground cinnamon and brown sugar. Sprinkle this mixture evenly over the apples.

Step 9

In another small bowl, beat the remaining egg and brush it over the top of the apples and cinnamon-sugar mixture for a glossy finish.

Step 10

Bake the Kuchen in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until the edges are golden and the apples are tender.

Step 11

Remove the cake from the oven and allow it to cool slightly before serving warm or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1214.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2725.0

Total Fat 110.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 65.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 635.8mg	0%
Sodium 1241.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 403.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 21.0g	0%
Total Sugars 194.3g
Protein 42.1g	0%

Vitamin D 108.8IU	0%
Calcium 279.4mg	0%
Iron 14.0mg	0%
Potassium 1168.1mg	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: 35.8%

Protein: 6.1%

Carbs: 58.2%