Aunt Kathi's Fresh Apple Cake

Submitted by Web Hamster

"This easy classic recipe came from from Germany via our great-great Aunt Kathi - she'd say "I never knew I was so great!" - use with any kind of apples for a fast-disappearing casual or easy dessert/snack."

 

• Ready In: 1hr 10mins
• Ingredients: 12
• Serves: 8

ingredients

• 3 medium apples
• 1 cup sugar
• 1⁄2 cup margarine
• 1 egg
• 1 1⁄2 cups flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1⁄8 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon cinnamon
• nutmeg (optional)
• allspice (optional)
• raisins (optional)
• chopped walnuts (optional)

directions

1. Peel apples and cut into small chunks.
2. Pour sugar over them and let stand 10 minutes.
3. Meanwhile, melt margarine.
4. Add to apple mixture with egg.
5. Stir.
6. Add dry ingredients and stir until moistened.
7. Add optional ingredients.
8. Bake in greased and floured 8" square pan.
9. Bake at 350 degrees for 50-55 minutes.
10. Serve warm or cold, alone or topped with whipped cream.

Reviews

[LilPG]

Very simple and very good! I used all whole wheat instead of white. Next time I want to try with raisins and nuts.

 

[Fernandinho]

I've followed stocksy's suggestions for I need fiber in my diet. This recipe is a keeper! Thank you Katherine for posting this sensational dessert. ;D

 

[stocksy]

Delicious! I did make a couple of changes (sustituting brown sugar for white, and 1/2 cup wholewheat flour for 1/2 cup white), and I added all the optional items. The mix is very stiff before it goes into the tin, but with all the apple it comes out very moist - almost like a pudding rather than cake. Hot or cold it's awesome. It keeps well in the fridge.

 

[Charishma_Ramchandani]

This was delicious, easy to make and so good in every way! We had it for dessert this afternoon. It got over before I realised it;-) Thank you so much for sharing!