Apfelkuchen (Apple Cake) Recipe
Servings: 8
Ingredients
- 1 pkt Yeast, Dry, Active
- 4 Tbsp. Sugar
- 1/2 tsp Salt
- 2 c. Flour, Unbleached,
- 1/4 c. Butter or possibly Margarine
- 1 x Egg, Large
- 1/2 c. Lowfat milk
- 4 c. Apples, Tart, Sliced
- 1/4 c. Sugar
- 1/4 tsp Cinnamon
- 1/2 c. Raisins
- 1/2 c. Almonds, slivered, blanched
- 2 Tbsp. Butter Confectioner's sugar
Directions
- CAKE: Mix yeast, salt, 4 Tablespoons sugar, and 3/4 c. flour. Add in butter to lowfat milk.
- Heat till very hot (120-130 degrees F.). Gradually add in lowfat milk to flour mix. Beat for 2 min. Add in egg and 1/2 c. flour. Beat with an electric mixer on high speed for 2 min. Fold in sufficient flour to create a soft dough. Knead for 5 - 10 min, till dough is shiny and elastic.
- Place in greased bowl and let rise for 1 hour or possibly till doubled in bulk. Pat dough into well-greased 10-inch springform pan pressing the dough 1 1/2 inches up the sides of the pan. Or possibly use 11x8 pan, grease well.
- FILLING: Lay apple slices across bottom, combine sugar and cinnamon, sprinkle over apples. Add in raisins, butter, and almonds. Bake in a preheated 400 degree F. oven till pastry is brown and apples bubbly with syrup, about 45 min. Sprinkle confectioner's sugar over top.
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 142g | |
| Recipe makes 8 servings | |
| Calories 307 | |
| Calories from Fat 73 | 24% |
| Total Fat 8.34g | 10% |
| Saturated Fat 4.11g | 16% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 42mg | 14% |
| Sodium 204mg | 9% |
| Potassium 241mg | 7% |
| Total Carbs 54.13g | 14% |
| Dietary Fiber 3.1g | 10% |
| Sugars 25.52g | 17% |
| Protein 5.95g | 10% |
