German apple cake

Step 1/6

• ⅞ g active dry yeast
• 15⅝ ml whole milk (lukewarm)

• bowl (large)

Mix the dry yeast and lukewarm milk together in a bowl, cover, and set aside for approx. 10 min. until it turns foamy.

Step 2/6

• ¼ eggs (large)
• ⅛ pinch salt
• 62½ g flour
• 7½ g sugar
• 11¼ g butter

• stand mixer with dough hook

Mix eggs, salt, some of the flour, sugar, and butter into the yeast mixture to form a dough. Cover and leave it to rise for approx. 45 min. or until it doubles in size.

Step 3/6

• ⅞ apples
• ⅛ lemon

• peeler
• cutting board
• knife
• bowl (large)
• citrus press
• fine grater

Meanwhile, peel, core, and slice the apples. Add apple slices to a big bowl, sprinkle with lemon juice and zest, then set them aside.

Step 4/6

• ⅛ tsp ground cinnamon
• ⅛ tsp ground nutmeg
• 9⅜ g sugar
• butter (for greasing)
• flour (for dusting)

• oven
• bowl (small)
• baking sheet
• baking pan (optional)

Preheat the oven to 180°C/360°F. Mix ground cinnamon, nutmeg, and some sugar in a bowl. Grease a baking sheet or baking pan with butter. Place the dough on a lightly floured surface, and knead briefly until smooth, then roll to fit the baking sheet.

Step 5/6

• 5 g ground almonds

Transfer the dough to the baking sheet and spread it out to the edges to fill it completely. Spread the ground almonds on the dough and lay the apple slices on top. Sprinkle them with the sugar mixture.

Step 6/6

• 37½ g flour
• 11⅞ g sugar
• 25 g butter
• ⅛ package vanilla sugar

• bowl (large)

For the crumble, combine the remaining flour, sugar, butter, and vanilla sugar in a bowl and form large crumbles with your hands. Spread the crumble to cover the apples and bake at 180°C/360°F for approx. 45 min. Remove from the oven and let it cool before you cut into pieces to serve.

Enjoy your meal!