Oma's Apfelkuchen (Grandma's Apple Cake)

Name: Oma's Apfelkuchen (Grandma's Apple Cake)
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h 5 min
Cuisine: European, German
Ingredients: 5 large egg yolks; 2 medium tart apples, peeled, cored and halved; 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened; 1-1/4 cups sugar; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 2 tablespoons cornstarch; 2 teaspoons cream of tartar; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 cup 2% milk; Confectioners' sugar

Instructions

Prep:20minCook:45min

My husband’s German family calls this Oma’s apfelkuchen, which translates to "Grandma’s apple cake." They’ve been sharing the recipe for more than 150 years. I use Granny Smith apples, but any variety works. —Amy Kirchen, Loveland, Ohio

Updated at: Mon, 05 Sep 2022 15:14:06 GMT