The Easiest Apple Cake You’ll Ever Make 🍰 | Authentic German 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.

Butter the springform pan.

Separate the egg yolks from the egg whites.

In one bowl, mix egg whites with 1 tbsp of sugar and a pinch of salt until stiff.

In another bowl, whisk together soft butter, sugar, and vanilla extract until pale and fluffy.

Beat in egg yolks one at a time until well incorporated.

Peel, core, and quarter the apples using a vegetable peeler.

Make thin slices along the top of each apple quarter without cutting all the way through.

Preheat the oven to 180°C (356°F).

Gently fold the beaten egg whites into the egg yolk and butter mixture.

Sift in flour and baking powder, then mix until just combined. If the batter is thick, add milk.

Pour the batter into the prepared springform pan and smooth the top.

Place apple quarters cut side up evenly on top of the batter, making them visible.

Sprinkle generously with sugar to create a light caramelized crust. Optionally, scatter sliced almonds on top.

Bake in the preheated oven for 35 to 40 minutes until golden and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Cool the cake lightly before removing it from the pan.

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