Apfelklosse German Apple Cake Recipe

Ingredients for Apfelklosse German Apple Cake

• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 cup granulated sugar (1/2 cup for crust, 1/2 cup for apples)
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup (2 sticks) cold unsalted butter
• 2 large egg yolks
• 4 medium apples (peeled, cored, and thinly sliced)
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
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• 2 large egg whites

How to Make Apfelklosse German Apple Cake

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. In a large bowl, whisk together 2 cups all-purpose flour, 1/2 cup granulated sugar, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 2 teaspoons baking powder.
3. Cut in 1 cup (2 sticks) cold unsalted butter using a pastry blender or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
4. Beat 2 large egg yolks and stir them into the crumb mixture until just combined.
5. Press half of the dough into the bottom of a greased 10x15 inch jelly roll pan.
6. In a separate bowl, combine 4 medium apples (peeled, cored, and thinly sliced), 1/2 cup granulated sugar, 1/4 cup all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, and 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg.
7. Spread the apple mixture evenly over the pressed dough in the pan.
8. Crumble the remaining dough evenly over the apple filling.
9. In a small bowl, whisk 2 large egg whites until frothy. Brush the top of the crumble with the egg whites.
10. Bake for 30-40 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the filling is bubbly. Insert a toothpick into the center; it should come out with a few moist crumbs attached.
11. Let cool slightly before cutting into bars. Serve warm with vanilla custard sauce or ice cream.