Hey y’all, today I wanna share with you a recipe for some amazing Apfeltorte! This cake is perfect for any occasion - whether you’re celebrating a birthday, hosting a dinner party, or just craving something sweet. Let’s get started!
Apfeltorte mit Baiser
Ingredients
- 125g unsalted butter, softened
- 125g caster sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- 125g plain flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 2 medium apples, peeled and thinly sliced
- 25g flaked almonds
- 150ml double cream
- 1 large egg white
- 75g caster sugar
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 180°C.
- Cream together the butter, sugar and vanilla extract in a large mixing bowl until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs, one at a time, until well combined.
- Sift in the flour and baking powder and fold into the mixture until it forms a smooth batter.
- Using a spatula, transfer the batter to a greased 20cm round cake tin and spread it out evenly.
- Arrange the sliced apples on top of the batter in a circle, overlapping them slightly.
- Sprinkle the flaked almonds over the apples.
- In a separate mixing bowl, whisk together the double cream and egg white until stiff peaks form.
- Gradually fold in the caster sugar until the mixture becomes glossy and firm.
- Spoon the cream mixture onto the cake, spreading it evenly and leaving a border of around 1cm around the edge.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes or until golden brown and a skewer inserted into the centre comes out clean.
How to Prepare
This beautiful Apfeltorte comes together in just a few easy steps. Start by preheating your oven and creaming together the butter, sugar and vanilla extract. Then, beat in the eggs and sift in the flour and baking powder to make a smooth batter. Once the batter is in your cake tin, layer on the sliced apples and almond flakes. Whip up the double cream and egg white mixture and spoon it on top of the cake. Bake in the oven until golden brown and you’re done!
Preparation Time
This Apfeltorte takes about 15 minutes to prepare and 45 minutes to bake, so you can have it on the table in just over an hour!
Servings
This recipe makes 8 generous servings.
Nutrition Facts
- Calories: 390
- Total Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Cholesterol: 125mg
- Sodium: 85mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 42g
- Dietary Fiber: 1g
- Sugars: 29g
- Protein: 5g
Tips
This Apfeltorte is best served warm, so try reheating any leftovers in the microwave for a few seconds before enjoying. You can also try swapping out the apples for pears or adding some cinnamon to give this cake a seasonal twist.
FAQs
Q: Can I use self-raising flour instead of plain flour and baking powder?
A: Yes, you can use self-raising flour instead of plain flour and baking powder if you prefer.
Q: Can I make this cake without the cream and egg white topping?
A: Yes, you can omit the cream and egg white topping if you prefer and simply serve the cake with a dusting of icing sugar on top.
Thanks for checking out my recipe for Apfeltorte mit Baiser! I hope you enjoy making and eating it as much as I do!
