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Soft, buttery German Apple Tart with cinnamon apples and a sweet topping. Quick, easy, and irresistibly cozy dessert.
This Golden German Apple Tart brings buttery cake and cinnamon apples together perfectly. Make it your next teatime highlight.
Nothing says cozy quite like a slice of warm apple cake fresh from the oven. Golden German Apple Tart is buttery, soft, and topped with sweet cinnamon apples that melt in your mouth.
Why you’ll love this Golden German Apple Tart:
- Quick prep, simple ingredients, amazing results.
- Perfect for breakfast, dessert, or a teatime treat.
- Versatile: swap toppings or add a caramel twist for extra indulgence.
Cinnamon sugar and buttery cake make Golden German Apple Tart irresistible and perfect for teatime.
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German Apple Tart
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 8–10 depending on size 1x
- Category: Cake, Cupcakes, Cookies and Tarts
- Method: Easy
- Cuisine: German
Description
Every slice of Golden German Apple Tart delivers soft comfort and sweet cinnamon flavor.
Ingredients
Cake:
- 125g butter, softened
- 200g sugar
- 3 eggs
- 250ml cake flour
- 15ml baking powder
- 62.5ml (1/4 cup) milk
- 765g canned apples, drained
- 50ml sugar mixed with cinnamon
Topping:
- 125g butter
- 150ml sugar (add an extra 50ml if you like it sweeter)
- 125ml milk
Optional Caramel Twist Topping:
- 1/4 cup fresh cream
- 3 tsp brown sugar
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 tsp caramel essence
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). Grease a 25 cm (10-inch) cake dish.
- In a bowl, cream together 125g butter and 200g sugar until fluffy.
- Beat in 3 eggs, one at a time, making sure each is fully incorporated before adding the next.
- Sift 250ml cake flour and 15ml baking powder together, then fold into the butter mixture along with 62.5ml milk. You’re aiming for a soft, dropping consistency.
- Pour the batter into your greased dish and spread evenly.
- Arrange 765g canned apples over the batter, then sprinkle 50ml sugar mixed with cinnamon on top.
- Bake at 180°C/350°F for about 35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out mostly clean.
- While the cake’s baking, make the topping: in a small saucepan, combine 125g butter, 150ml sugar, and 125ml milk. Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally.
- As soon as the cake comes out of the oven, pour the hot topping evenly over it. The cake will soak it up, making it extra moist.
- Optional caramel twist: heat ¼ cup fresh cream, 3 tsp brown sugar, 2 tbsp butter, and 1 tsp caramel essence in a saucepan until it boils, then pour over the cake instead of the standard topping for a rich, caramel flavor.
Notes
Created, prepared, tried, and tested by Gail
The scent of warm apples and butter fills your kitchen with comfort. Golden German Apple Tart makes any day feel special.
Golden German Apple Tart delivers a warm, soft, buttery cake topped with tender cinnamon apples. Every bite is comforting, indulgent, and perfect for teatime or dessert, making it impossible to resist.
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Looks amazing and exactly what I was looking for. Thank you 😀
Hi Audrey, WOW, thank you so much, so happy to hear that you like this one and will try it out. Enjoy it