Delight your taste buds with the comforting flavors of German Apple Pudding Cake—a rustic, melt-in-your-mouth dessert that combines the sweetness of tender apples with a creamy, custard-like batter. Featuring fresh slices of apple nestled between layers of cinnamon-scented batter, this cake boasts a perfectly golden crust and a moist, pudding-like center. With simple pantry staples like all-purpose flour, eggs, and milk, this recipe is both easy to make and irresistibly satisfying. Ideal for fall gatherings or as a cozy dessert any time of year, it’s finished with a light dusting of powdered sugar for an elegant touch. Perfectly balanced in sweetness and texture, this German classic is sure to become a family favorite.
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch springform pan.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, ground cinnamon, and salt.
In a separate bowl, beat the eggs until frothy. Add the melted butter, vanilla extract, and milk, mixing well to combine.
Gradually add the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, whisking until a smooth batter forms.
Pour half the batter into the prepared springform pan and spread it evenly.
Layer the sliced apples evenly over the batter in the pan.
Pour the remaining batter over the apple layer, spreading it gently to cover the fruit completely.
Bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10-15 minutes before removing the springform ring.
Dust the top with powdered sugar before serving, if desired.
Calories |
2870 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 113.1 g | 145% | |
| Saturated Fat | 60.9 g | 304% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 817 mg | 272% | |
| Sodium | 2435 mg | 106% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 432.4 g | 157% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 24.4 g | 87% | |
| Total Sugars | 249.8 g | ||
| Protein | 52.4 g | 105% | |
| Vitamin D | 6.5 mcg | 32% | |
| Calcium | 584 mg | 45% | |
| Iron | 13.0 mg | 72% | |
| Potassium | 1707 mg | 36% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.