Easy German Apple Kuchen
German Apple Kuchen is one of the easiest cakes you’ll ever make. Absolutely delicious with fresh sliced apples over a buttery, moist cake. A cinnamon-sugar topping is truly the icing on the cake.
Servings: 6 to 8 servings
Calories: 173kcal
Ingredients
- ½ cup 1 stick butter, softened to room temperature
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- ½ cup milk
- 1 cup flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 2 small apples peeled, cored, and sliced thinly
Topping
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- chopped walnuts optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Spray an 8-inch cake pan or even a tart pan with non-stick spray.
- In the bowl of an electric mixer, cream the butter and sugar until it becomes light and fluffy. Add the egg, and milk, and beat until thoroughly combined.
- Add the flour and baking powder; mix until just combined.
- Transfer the batter to the prepared pan. Arrange the apples in concentric circles and press them into the batter, letting it come slightly up the sides of the pan. Sprinkle with as much of the cinnamon-sugar mixture topping as desired. You can also, optionally, sprinkle some chopped walnuts over the top.
- Bake in a 350-degree oven for about 45 minutes or until nicely browned. Let cool completely. Drizzle with an Icing Glaze made up of confectioner’s sugar and water if desired.
Notes
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 173kcal | Carbohydrates: 39g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 24mg | Sodium: 79mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 24g