Looking for the best German apple cake recipes? This collection features traditional and easy German apple cakes made with fresh apples. From classic apple cakes made completely from scratch to quick and easy traditional recipes perfect for everyday baking, these German apple desserts are ideal for fall baking.
If there is one thing German baking does especially well, it’s apple cake. From buttery crumble-topped cakes and creamy apple custard cakes to rustic cheesecakes with toasted nuts, there are so many delicious ways to turn fresh apples into an easy homemade cakes and dessert for kaffee und kuchen.
This collection of the best German apple cake recipes includes everything from traditional favorites made completely from scratch to quick and easy fresh apple cakes you can throw together for an afternoon coffee break. Whether you love a tender cake topped with streusel, a rich custard filling, crunchy nuts, or simply lots of juicy apples, you’ll find plenty of classic German apple cake recipes to try.
Florentine Apple Cake
This Florentine Apple Cake combines buttery shortcrust pastry with a thick layer of juicy apples, rum-soaked raisins, and a golden, caramelized almond topping. Instead of cinnamon, I season the apple filling with nutmeg and fresh lemon zest. This keeps the filling beautifully light in color while still giving it a wonderfully warm flavor.
Ingredients for a 24 cm / 9.5-inch Springform Pan
Oma's Best German Apple Cake with Custard and Streusel Topping – a Delicious Apple Cake with Shortcrust Pastry, creamy Custard filling, and a crispy hazelnut cinnamon crumble topping.
Try my Granny’s German Apple Cake recipe with Buttery Streusel Topping – the best apple cake ever! An authentic German recipe for old-fashioned fresh apple cake that is simple and easy to make!
Rustic German Apple Cake with Marzipan, Cranberries and Advocaat Liqueur
This rustic German Apple Cake with Marzipan, Cranberries and Advocaat Liqueur is a cherished family recipe and my absolute favourite apple cake for all seasons! Try this easy German Cake with your favourite kind of apple!
This easy Apple Blackberry Cake is made with a soft buttery batter, juicy apples, fresh blackberries, lemon zest, and a crisp almond topping. A simple fruit cake that is perfect for late summer and fall.
Hessian Apple Cider Cake – a traditional German Cake recipe
This Hessian apple cider cake with shortcrust pastry is a traditional German Cake recipe you will love made with grandma's recipe! German Shortcrust pastry filled with apple wine custard and topped with whipped cream
German Apple Custard Cake Recipe with Creme Fraiche
My recipe for German Apple Custard Cake with Creme Fraiche is a must-try for apple pie fans! This easy Swabian recipe is perfect for any occasion that calls for a traditional old-fashioned apple pie.
An easy German Apple Almond Cake packed with juicy chunks of apples and super moist thanks to marzipan / almond paste in the batter! So quick and easy to make with just a few simple ingredients. Serve with a dollop of whipped cream and a dusting of icing sugar.
This easy German apple sheet cake recipe uses simple ingredients and only takes 30 minutes in the oven! It's topped with almonds like a butterkuchen ! A traditional Apfelkuchen recipe everyone loves.
Oma’s German Apple Pie is a traditional German Apple Kuchen recipe with fresh apples, raisins, almonds and a lemon glaze that will become an All-Time Favorite with your family in no time.
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