German Apple Cake (Printable Version)
Soft and flavorful apple-filled cake covered in a rich cinnamon icing, with fresh apple slices and pecan crunch. Great for fall parties.
# What You'll Need:
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4 cups chopped, peeled apples.
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2 teaspoons of cinnamon, ground.
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2 cups of sugar.
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1 teaspoon baking soda.
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2 cups plain flour.
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3 eggs.
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1/2 teaspoon coarse salt.
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
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1 cup of vegetable or canola oil.
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3/4 cup pecans.
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8 oz of softened cream cheese.
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1/2 cup of softened butter.
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3 cups powdered sugar.
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1 teaspoon cinnamon (used in frosting).
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1/2 teaspoon kosher salt (used in frosting).
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Chopped pecans and some apple slices for topping.
# Steps to Follow:
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Set your oven to 350°F. Get two 9-inch round pans, line with parchment, and spray with cooking spray.
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Combine baking soda, cinnamon, salt, and flour in a bowl. Whisk it all together.
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In another bowl, beat the eggs with sugar, oil, and vanilla. Pour the dry mix into this wet mix, and gently fold in pecans and apples at the end.
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Pour the mix evenly into the baking pans. Bake for about 50 minutes, then let them cool inside the pans.
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Beat butter and cream cheese until smooth. Slowly mix in powdered sugar, cinnamon, and a pinch of salt until it’s creamy.
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Put one cake layer on a plate, spread frosting over it, stack the second layer, and cover everything with frosting. Decorate with pecans and apple pieces.
# Additional Notes:
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You can bake this in a single 9x13 pan too.
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Leftover frosting? Keep it cold in the fridge.
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Dip sliced apples in lemon juice to stop them from browning.