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Apple Kuchen Old Fashioned Apple Cake Recipe

Indulge in the warm, comforting aroma of cinnamon and apples with this nostalgic Apple Kuchen! A treasured family recipe, this easy-to-make coffee cake features a delightful topping of juicy apples baked to golden perfection. Perfect for a cozy weekend morning or a special treat, this from-scratch recipe is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. Make memories with your kids while baking this delicious, old-fashioned apple cake.

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 60 mins
Calories 270.4 kcal
Protein 7g
Rating 4.7 (3 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Apple Kuchen Old Fashioned Apple Cake

  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup shortening
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 3 apples (peeled, cored and sliced)
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar (for crumble topping)
  • 1/2 cup flour (for crumble topping)
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar (for crumble topping)
  • 1/2 cup butter (for crumble topping)
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon (for crumble topping)
  • powdered sugar (optional, for dusting)

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How to Make Apple Kuchen Old Fashioned Apple Cake

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
  5. Stir in the apples and cinnamon.
  6. Pour batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
  7. In a small bowl, combine the crumble topping ingredients (see below) and sprinkle evenly over the batter.
  8. Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
  9. Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes before serving. Enjoy warm with a dusting of powdered sugar (optional).

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

7 g

Sugar

106g

Fat

10g

Carbs

15g

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60 Minutes Or Less Time To Make Course Main Ingredient Preparation Healthy Breads Desserts Fruit Cakes Coffee Cakes Dietary Apples