My German colleague’s mother gave this recipe to me back in the late 1970s. I have been using this recipe for a long time now and it always goes down very well. Her recipe was with apples but I have made it with various fruits and berries, either fresh or frozen.
It’s made by the all in one method and is an easy cake to make when you have unexpected guests if you have frozen fruits at home.
It’s lovely served as is or with pouring or whipped cream, custard (if you have the cake still warm) or with vanilla ice cream.
I made a very large cake but here are the ingredients for the normal size. I normally use a tin that measures approx. 39cm x 27cm.
Ingredients
300g butter (or margarine)
300g sugar
350g Self Raising Flour
4 eggs
4 to 5 large apples
Sugar and cinnamon (topping)
Method
Mix all the ingredients until you have a soft dough.
Put the dough into a lined baking tin (with high sides), there will only be about 2cm of dough in the bottom of the tin
Place the ¼ apples (round side up) onto the dough but don’t push them into to dough.
Pre-heat the oven at 190C
Sprinkle sugar and cinnamon (to taste – I like a lot of cinnamon!)
Bake for around 50 to 60mn (I could be golden brown)
By Brigitte Kershaw
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16 comments
Oh wow! I have been looking for a recipe for this but I didn’t know what I was looking for. I just remember this amazing German apple dessert we had in Portugal believe it or not and it was a hit with the whole family.
I may brave trying to create this x
This is so easy and I am sure you can make this, tag us on social media if you do
I am drooling! I can’t wait to make that delicious apple cake, can’t wait!!!
Hope you do make it and tag us your photos
Looks yummy! Apple cake is one of my favorite desserts.
How lovely, these are super delish!
Wow, that looks super delicious. I haven’t ever tried anything like this desert before, I’ll try to make this during this weekend. Wish me luck and thanks for sharing!
You are welcome and hope you do try making this
I’ve never heard of this type of recipe in my life. It’s so timely to see this as I’ve been thinking of a recipe to make for Valentine’s Day!
How wonderful! This would be perfect for this weekend
This looks incredible! I love apple cake – it is one of my favourites – so I am sorely tempted to give this a go!
Hope you do, it is a simple recipe to try
Thanks for sharing the recipe. I want some to go with my milk right now. This looks delicious.
You are welcome, hope you give this a go
Oh my goodness, this looks amazing! I haven’t baked anything in a while but I will have to give it a go.
Hope you do, this is a wonderful recipe