German Apple Custard Cake

German Apple Custard Cake

The German Apple Cake – easy recipe – is perfect for baking with beginners or if you don’t have much time for baking a cake. You have found a very easy recipe for a delicious Apple Custard Cake. 

Ingredients:

Cake:

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour  

1 teaspoon baking powder  

1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 

1/4 teaspoon salt  

1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened  

3/4 cup granulated sugar  

2 large eggs  

1 teaspoon vanilla extract  

1/2 cup whole milk

Custard Filling:

1 cup heavy cream

1/4 cup granulated sugar

1 large egg

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Topping

2 apples, peeled and thinly sliced

2 tablespoons sugar

1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

Directions:

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch springform pan.  

In a bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.  

In another bowl, beat butter and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs and vanilla, mixing well.

Alternate adding dry ingredients and milk, mixing until smooth.

Pour batter into the pan and layer apple slices on top.

Bake for 25 minutes, then whisk custard ingredients and pour over the cake.

Sprinkle with sugar and cinnamon, then bake for another 20-25 minutes until custard is set.

Let cool before serving.

Prep Time: 15 minutes | Cooking Time: 45-50 minutes | Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes

Pre-heat oven to 355 F.

Grease a 10 inch spring form very well with butter and dust with flour.

Place batter into a greased cake spring form .

Layer all apples on top.

Bake in preheated oven on 355 F for about 60 minutes.