German Apple Cake
German Apple Cake is a moist, easy apple dessert made with fresh apples, cinnamon, nutmeg, and English toffee bits. It’s delicious straight from the pan without frosting, or you can add the optional cream cheese frosting for a richer finish.
Servings 16 servings
Calories 390kcal
Ingredients
- 3 large eggs at room temperature
- 2 cups sugar
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 4 cups apples peeled & finely chopped, tart like Granny Smith
- 1 cup English Toffee Bits, Bits O' Brickle like Health brand Bits O' Brickle
Frosting
- 8 ounce package cream cheese softened
- 2 tablespoons butter softened
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon half-and-half or milk
- 2 cups powdered sugar (aka confectioners)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Coat a 9x13-inch pan with Wilton cake release or cooking spray.
- In a large bowl, whisk together sugar, eggs, oil, and vanilla extract until completely combined.3 large eggs, 2 cups sugar, 1 cup vegetable oil, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, baking soda and salt.2 cups all-purpose flour, 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon, ½ teaspoon nutmeg, 1 teaspoon baking soda, ½ teaspoon salt
- Add dry ingredients to wet and stir to combine.
- Fold in apples and Bit O' Brickle. Pour batter into prepared pan.4 cups apples, 1 cup English Toffee Bits, Bits O' Brickle
- Bake 50 to 55 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let cool before frosting.
- Make frosting. Place cream cheese and butter in a large bowl. Beat with electric mixer until smooth.8 ounce package cream cheese, 2 tablespoons butter
- Add vanilla extract, half-and-half, and confectioners' sugar and beat until smooth.1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 1 tablespoon half-and-half, 2 cups powdered sugar (aka confectioners)
- Spread on top of cake. Store leftovers in refrigerator.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Notes
Notes: You can add 1 cup chopped Walnuts or pecans to the batter when you add the apples.
Nutrition
Calories: 390kcal | Carbohydrates: 67g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 69mg | Sodium: 232mg | Potassium: 94mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 53g | Vitamin A: 476IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 33mg | Iron: 1mg
