Martha Stewart German Apple Cake

This Martha Stewart German apple cake is a moist and cinnamon-spiced recipe, which includes tart apples and a buttery batter. It’s a classic, foolproof recipe, ready in about 1 hour and 15 minutes.

Martha Stewart German Apple Cake Ingredients

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon coarse salt
• 8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
• 1 ⅓ cups sugar
• 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• Juice of 1/2 lemon
• 3 to 4 tart apples, such as Granny Smith, Cortland, or Winesap

How To Make Martha Stewart German Apple Cake

1. Prep the oven and pan: Preheat the oven to 375°F. Butter an 8-inch square pan or equivalent-size baking dish.
2. Mix dry ingredients: In a small bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
3. Cream butter and sugar: In a medium bowl, cream the butter with 1 cup of the sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Add wet ingredients: Stir in the eggs and vanilla extract until well combined.
5. Combine batter: Add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients and beat until fully incorporated. Spread the batter evenly in the prepared pan.
6. Prepare apples: In a medium bowl, squeeze in the lemon juice. Peel, core, and slice the apples, adding them to the bowl. In a small bowl, mix the remaining 1/3 cup sugar with cinnamon, then toss with the apple slices to coat.
7. Assemble and bake: Arrange the coated apple slices on top of the batter in overlapping rows, pressing them lightly into the batter. Bake for 45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
8. Cool before serving: Let the cake cool in the pan on a wire rack for 10 to 15 minutes before serving.

Recipe Tips

• What are the best apples for German apple cake? Tart apples like Granny Smith, Cortland, or Winesap hold their shape and balance the sweetness well.
• Can I use a different pan size? Yes, just adjust the baking time slightly if using a pan with different dimensions.
• How to keep apples from browning: Toss them in lemon juice immediately after slicing.
• Why press apples into the batter? This helps them set into the cake as it bakes, creating a beautiful top and even texture.
• Can I make this ahead of time? Yes, it keeps well and can be made a day in advance.

What To Serve With German Apple Cake

Serve this cozy apple cake with warm, comforting sides:

• A scoop of vanilla ice cream
• A dollop of whipped cream
• A drizzle of caramel sauce
• Hot apple cider or black coffee

How To Store German Apple Cake

Refrigerate: Store covered in the fridge for up to 4 days. Let it come to room temperature before serving.

Freeze: Wrap tightly in plastic wrap and foil, then freeze for up to 2 months. Thaw in the fridge overnight before reheating.

German Apple Cake Nutrition Facts

• Calories: 310 per slice
• Fat: 14g
• Carbohydrates: 45g
• Protein: 3g
• Sugar: 28g

Nutrition information is estimated and may vary based on ingredients and cooking methods used.

FAQs

Can I use brown sugar instead of white sugar?
Yes, but it will create a slightly deeper, molasses-like flavor.

Why is my cake dense instead of fluffy?
Make sure not to overmix the batter and always measure ingredients accurately.

Can I add nuts or raisins?
Absolutely. Chopped walnuts or golden raisins can be folded into the batter or sprinkled on top.

Is this cake best served warm or cold?
It tastes great both ways, but warm is especially cozy with ice cream.

Try More Recipes:

• Martha Stewart Garden Cake
• Martha Stewart Eggless Cake
• Martha Stewart Easy Lemon Cake