German Apple Cake (Printable Format)
A decadent two-layer apple cake with cinnamon cream cheese frosting, fresh apple slices, and chopped pecans. Perfect for autumn celebrations.
# What You'll Gather:
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2 cups all-purpose flour.
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2 teaspoons ground cinnamon.
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1 teaspoon baking soda.
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1/2 teaspoon kosher salt.
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3 eggs.
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2 cups sugar.
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1 cup canola or vegetable oil.
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
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4 cups peeled, cored and chopped apples.
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3/4 cup pecans.
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8 ounces cream cheese, softened.
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1/2 cup butter, softened.
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3 cups confectioners' sugar.
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1/2 teaspoon kosher salt (for frosting).
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1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (for frosting).
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Apple slices and chopped pecans for garnish.
# Step-by-Step Instructions:
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Heat oven to 350°F. Line two 9-inch round cake pans with parchment and spray with baking spray.
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Whisk together flour, cinnamon, baking soda and salt.
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Beat eggs, sugar, oil and vanilla. Add flour mixture until just combined. Fold in apples and pecans.
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Divide batter between pans. Bake 50 minutes until done. Cool in pans.
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Beat cream cheese and butter. Add sugar gradually, then salt and cinnamon until fluffy.
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Layer cakes with frosting between and on top. Garnish with apple slices and pecans.
# Important Tips:
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Can be made in 9x13 pan instead.
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Extra frosting keeps well refrigerated.
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Toss garnish apples in lemon juice to prevent browning.