Moist & Fluffy German Apple Cake 🍎 | Easy Versunkener Apfelkuchen Recipe!

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil provides a dairy-free option with a similar texture.

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber and nutrients.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey offers natural sweetness with a distinct flavor.

almonds

🥗Healthier: walnuts

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Walnuts provide healthy fats and a similar crunch.

Peel, core, and dice one apple to fold into the batter.

Thinly slice two apples for the topping.

Toss the sliced apples with lemon juice and a pinch of cinnamon.

Microwave the sliced apples for 1 and 1/2 minutes to soften slightly, then set aside.

In a large bowl, beat softened butter and sugar until light and creamy.

Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.

Stir in yogurt or sour cream, then add 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract.

Sift in flour, baking powder, and a pinch of salt.

Fold gently until just mixed; if the batter is too thick, trickle in 1 or 2 tablespoons of milk for smoothness.

Fold through the diced apples into the batter.

Spread the batter smoothly into a greased 7-inch lined tin.

Lay out the apple slices in a pretty rose swirl on top of the batter, pressing them down slightly so they sink.

Bake in the oven at 180°C (350°F) for 60 to 70 minutes until golden and a skewer comes out clean.

Let the cake rest for a bit after baking.

Dust the top with icing sugar or cinnamon sugar before serving.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

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