Easy Apple Kuchen

According to old-world tradition, this yummy German cake may be served for either breakfast or dessert. The (yet untried) recipe is from Kraft Foods and submitted for Zaar World Tour II.

• Ready In: 55 mins
• Serves: 16

Ingredients

• 3  cups flour
• 2  teaspoons baking powder
• 1  teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 cup butter, softened
• 1 3⁄4 cups sugar, divided
• 2  eggs
• 1  teaspoon vanilla
• 1  cup milk
• 3  cups  sliced peeled apples (I suggest Granny Smith apples)
• 1  teaspoon ground cinnamon

Directions

1. Combine flour, baking powder and salt; set aside.
2. With an electric mixer, beat butter with 1 1/2 cups of sugar until light and fluffy; blend in eggs and vanilla; add flour mixture alternately with milk, mixing well after each addition.
3. Turn into greased 13x9" baking pan; top with apples; mix remaining 1/4 cup sugar and cinnamon and sprinkle over apples.
4. Bake at 375 for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.