Say hello to this German Riesling Apple Cake. This is an easy, delicious cake that is made with Riesling wine and tart apples. It can also be made for any occasion, including holidays.
I love apples in any form. From salads to desserts, apples can be paired with vegetables, starches, and meats. Apple desserts are popular all over the world, and every country has its own version based on the ingredients available, spices, or traditions.
This recipe uses two ingredients that Germany proudly produces: apples and Riesling wine.
Riesling is perfumed, almost flowery, very aromatic, and has a high acidity, which makes it perfect for balancing the tartness of apples.
However, even though this recipe is traditionally made with Riesling, you can definitely use any other type of white wine available, or even apple juice if alcohol is not your thing. Keep in mind that alcohol is cooked out in the recipe, so there is no danger in feeding your kids a slice of this beautiful cake.
The recipe uses over 2 pounds of apples. It is not overly sweet and goes perfectly with a delicious cup of tea or coffee on a Sunday afternoon.
I grew up baking with my German grandmother and have always loved the simplicity of her recipes and the basic ingredients she used.
Apples from her garden, walnuts from the walnut tree behind her house, eggs from her chickens, nothing was wasted. I will never forget the way she respected food and ingredients.
Desserts were baked every weekend and kept in the pantry for possible guests. My grandmother would have her girlfriends over for a cup of coffee, and delicious cookies, bars, or cake were served with it.
I still remember the smell of the fresh coffee, which I was not allowed to drink because I was too young, and the taste of these wonderful desserts that she was making.
Getting back to our apple cake, I have to say that this recipe is super easy.
I used a 10-inch springform baking pan. I like these springform baking pans. I use them in many of my cakes, especially the entremet cakes that I like to make( like this Chocolate Mousse and Praline Entremet)
After mixing the butter and sugar together and adding eggs, one by one, flour, milk, and wine, the apples are finally incorporated gently into the batter.
The cake is then baked for about 45 minutes, then cooled and served. How easy is that?
Do you notice the little pieces of apple inside the cake? They are D.E.L.I.C.I.O.U.S.! I really hope you try it! It is not a fancy dessert, but elegant enough to be served for the holidays.
Suggestions of recipes with apples:
- Celeriac(Celery root) Apple And Carrot Salad
- Apple And Berries Pie
- Apple Pie- Romanian Style
- Easy Apple Cake Bars
- Apple Rice Pudding
- Apple And Mushroom Stuffed Roasted Pork
- Apple Walnuts and Raisins Red Cabbage Salad
📖 Recipe
German Riesling Apple Cake
Equipment
Ingredients
- 7 tablespoons unsalted butter at room temperature
- 1 cup light brown sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ cup milk
- ½ cup white wine
- 2 ½ pounds apples
- 1 teaspoon butter for the baking pan
- 1 teaspoon flour for the baking pan
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375F/190C.
- Butter and flour a 10-inch/26 cm springform baking pan.
- Peel and core the apples, then chop them into small cubes. Place them in a bowl and set aside.
- In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar together with a hand mixer until smooth and fluffy, about 10 minutes.
- Add the eggs, one by one, mixing to incorporate each egg before adding the next.
- Add the flour mixed with the baking powder, then add the milk, and wine. Mix well.
- Add the apples and fold them into the batter gently.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake the cake for about 45 minutes.
- Cool on a rack and serve.
Comments
No Comments