German Apple Cake (Apfelkuchen)

German Apple Cake (Apfelkuchen) is so incredibly delicious. A fancy looking cake that is so easy to make. Perfect for tea time or parties. This never fail recipe is sure to impress! ⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️ RECIPE BELOW ⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️ PRINT RECIPE HERE: https://www.thedeliciouscrescent.com/... ✅ GERMAN APPLE CAKE INGREDIENTS 1/2 cup butter + 1/2 tablespoon 1/2 cup sugar plus 2 tablespoons 2 teaspoons vanilla extract or sugar 1½ tablespoons grated lemon zest 1 pinch salt 3 eggs large 1 2/3 cups all purpose flour 2 teaspoons baking powder 2 tablespoons milk whole or reduced fat TOPPING 1½ pounds apples organic, juicy (I used Gala apples) 2 tablespoons butter melted 2 tablespoons apricot jam 1 tablespoon water ✅ INSTRUCTIONS 00:00 Introduction 00:39 In a stand mixer, cream butter, sugar, vanilla extract, lemon zest and salt, until fluffy. 01:29 Add eggs and beat mixture until light and fluffy. 01:50 Combine flour and baking powder. Add flour and milk alternatively at low speed. 03:15 Peel, quarter and core apples. Using a paring knife, make several parallel slits on the peeled side. 04:12 Transfer batter to cake pan. 04:42 Arrange apple quarters on cake batter in a flower like pattern. 05:04 Brush melted butter on apples. Bake at 350º F until golden brown. 05:20 Make syrup with apricot jam. 05:58 And brush it on the hot cake. 06:14 Dust with powdered sugar and cool completely. The full blog post and recipe has detailed explanation, lots of tips & tricks and more. Thanks for watching! Don't forget to "LIKE," COMMENT below, and SUBSCRIBE! You may SHARE this video too. ✅ MY FAVORITE KITCHEN TOOLS (affiliate): ►Cutting Board: https://amzn.to/2LKwSPr ►Vitamix Blender: https://amzn.to/3iySudf ►Food Processor: https://amzn.to/392n1gq ►Hand Mixer: https://amzn.to/396wjrG ►Immersion Blender: https://amzn.to/39L6VXC ►Milk Frother: https://amzn.to/3o65rN0 ►Kitchen Scale: https://amzn.to/2Nm8CDr ►Knife Set: https://rstyle.me/+7uFttY3RDhQ9yRv9IL... ►Stainless Steel Mixing Bowls: https://amzn.to/2LT407t ►Glass Mixing Bowls: https://amzn.to/3c7Nr2a ►Measuring Spoons: https://amzn.to/392tE2i ►Magnetic Measuring Cups: https://amzn.to/3sGiOXP ►Glass Storage Containers: https://rstyle.me/+ndwaGAOwaUdZ0cC9Xm... ►Tea Kettle: https://amzn.to/3qT4z07 ►Spice Jars: https://rstyle.me/+ph8OugyvWNJdsqSBF7... ✅ SUBSCRIBE TO OUR CHANNEL:    / @thedeliciouscrescent   ✅ FOLLOW US FACEBOOK:   / thedeliciouscrescent   INSTAGRAM:   / thedeliciouscrescent   PINTEREST:   / tdcrescent   TWITTER:   / tdcrescent   EMAIL: [email protected] ✅ WEBSITE: https://www.thedeliciouscrescent.com/ ✅ More Cake Recipes:https://www.thedeliciouscrescent.com/... ✅ All Our Recipes: https://www.thedeliciouscrescent.com/... Midnight Tale by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song... License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/b... #thedeliciouscrescent #applecake #apfelkuchen