Description
Pastel Alemán con Relleno de Manzana is a comforting German dessert that combines layers of fluffy cake with a sweet apple filling. This delightful treat features fresh apples tossed in lemon juice, creating a perfect balance of sweetness and tartness. Ideal for family gatherings or cozy weekends, this easy-to-make cake is sure to impress both kids and adults alike. Whether served warm with vanilla ice cream or chilled with whipped cream, each bite promises a delicious experience that will satisfy your sweet cravings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 100 g granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla sugar or pure vanilla extract
- 100 ml whole milk
- 20 g unsalted butter (melted and cooled)
- 80 g all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- Fresh zest of 1 lemon
- 4–5 medium apples (about 750 g/1.65 lbs)
- Juice of ½ fresh lemon
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).
- Peel and slice the apples, tossing them in lemon juice to prevent browning.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together eggs, sugar, vanilla, milk, and melted butter until smooth.
- In another bowl, combine flour, baking powder, salt, and lemon zest; then gradually add this dry mixture to the wet ingredients until smooth.
- Pour half the batter into a greased baking dish; layer sliced apples on top and cover with remaining batter.
- Bake for 30-40 minutes until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool slightly before dusting with powdered sugar and serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: German
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 305
- Sugar: 21g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: For added flavor, consider mixing in cinnamon with the apple filling. This cake can be served warm or chilled for different taste experiences. You can substitute apples with pears or peaches for variety.