German Apple Kuchen

German Apple Kuchen

Traditional German apple cake that will make your Kitchen Smell Amazing!

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Reviewed by Arturs Arnicans
Prep Time: 20m
Cook Time: 40m
Total Time: 1h
Temp.: 350°F
Servings: 15
Difficulty: Easy
4.8 (17 Reviews)
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Ingredients

Adjust servings:

For the crumble:

Nutritional Information

223
Calories
7g
Fat
21mg
Cholesterol
38g
Carbs
25g
Sugar
2.4g
Protein
German Apple Kuchen

Recipe Description

My homemade German Kuchen recipe is wonderfully warming and full of appley goodness! It’s  guaranteed to make your kitchen smell amazing! Apfel Kuchen, or apple cake, is a traditional German baked pastry, that’s more of a coffeecake than a dessert. In fact I love to have this with a hot cup of tea or coffee as a mid-morning snack, especially on the weekends.

Soft, light vanilla cake is topped with slices of juicy apple and sprinkled with a cinnamon shortbread crumb, then popped into the oven. During the baking the apples go all soft and mushy, while the crumble turns a beautiful buttery golden brown. Utterly delicious!

To make German Apple Kuchen, you will need the following ingredients:

Ingredients for German Apple Kuchen

Recipe Features

Steps to make

  1. 1

    Heat the oven

    5 min

    Preheat the oven to 350°F.

  2. 2

    Blend the eggs and milk

    5 min
    Step 2 - German Apple Kuchen

    Add the milk, vanilla, shortening, and egg to a bowl and whisk together.

  3. 3

    Add the dry ingredients

    1 min
    Step 3 - German Apple KuchenStep 3 - German Apple Kuchen

    Add the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt to the bowl and gradually combine with the milk mixture until it comes together into a dough.

  4. 4

    Place the dough on a baking tray

    3 min
    Step 4 - German Apple Kuchen

    Place the dough on a lightly greased baking tray, with a slight rim, and spread out towards the edges. Scatter the apples evenly over the dough.

  5. 5

    Make the crumble topping

    2 min
    Step 5 - German Apple Kuchen

    In a small bowl, combine the topping ingredients. Crumble the topping evenly over the apples.

  6. 6

    Bake the kuchen

    40 min
    Step 6 - German Apple Kuchen

    Bake the kuchen for about 40 minutes, until the crumble has turned golden brown and the apples have softened.

  7. 7

    Serving German Apple Kuchen

    Step 7 - German Apple Kuchen

This German Apple Kuchen takes just 15 minutes to put together and you’re rewarded with apple cake heaven after baking! Do you have any tips for making traditional apfel kuchen you’d like to share? Pop them in the comments section below!

About the author

Lilly Mathuse

Lilly is an enthusiastic and cheerful young mom. She knows as well as any parent that children can be really picky when it comes to food. And she’s had plenty of experience trying to cook meals that are both tasty and nutritious, and able to satisfy the tastes of a fussy kid right away! To save you some precious time, Lilly's going to share with you all the tricks she learned the hard way, so you don’t have to! She has a wealth of recipes for quick and easy meals for kids and families on a budget.

Recipe Reviews

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4.8 out of 5 (17 reviews)
Rachel
October 12, 2024
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Wow! This German Apple Kuchen is simply awesome! I made it last weekend while my kids were napping, and the smell filling the house brought them right to the kitchen. They loved it with their afternoon tea. A new family favorite for sure!

Vicky97
August 20, 2024
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I baked this German Apple Kuchen last Sunday and it was superb! The aroma filled the house, reminding me of my grandmother's kitchen. Perfect with tea, the soft apples and crumbly topping made it an instant family favourite.

Ginger74
June 14, 2024
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This German Apple Kuchen is just superb! I baked it for a cozy weekend tea and everyone loved the flavors. So easy to make.

William Brooks
October 25, 2023
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This German Apple Kuchen recipe is amazing. I baked it for my weekend coffee with friends, and they loved it. Simple and delicious.

Lucy
January 2, 2023
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Superb, loved it!

Nathan B.
October 13, 2022
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This German Apple Kuchen is superb! Made it last weekend, and it filled my flat with lovely smells.

Xander
June 19, 2022
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Awesome cake! Yum!

Patricia Baker
January 28, 2022
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Deliciously perfect cake!

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