German Apple Cake Cinnamon Pecan (Print Version)

Classic German apple cake with cinnamon cream cheese frosting, fresh apples, and pecans for rich, spiced flavor.

# Ingredients:

→ Cake

01 - 250 g all-purpose flour
02 - 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
03 - 1 teaspoon baking soda
04 - 0.5 teaspoon kosher salt
05 - 3 large eggs
06 - 400 g granulated sugar
07 - 240 ml canola oil or vegetable oil
08 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
09 - 500 g apples, peeled, cored, and chopped (about 3 Granny Smith apples)
10 - 90 g pecans, chopped

→ Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting

11 - 225 g cream cheese, softened
12 - 115 g unsalted butter, softened
13 - 360 g confectioners’ sugar
14 - 0.5 teaspoon kosher salt
15 - 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

→ Garnish

16 - Thin apple slices
17 - Chopped pecans

# Steps:

01 - Preheat oven to 175°C. Line two 23 cm round cake pans with parchment paper and lightly grease with baking spray.
02 - In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
03 - In a large bowl, combine eggs, sugar, oil, and vanilla extract. Use a hand mixer on medium speed until fully blended.
04 - Add the flour mixture to the wet mixture and mix until just combined.
05 - Gently fold in chopped apples and pecans, ensuring even distribution. The batter will be thick.
06 - Divide batter evenly between the prepared pans. Bake for 50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the centre comes out clean.
07 - Let the cakes cool in the pans on a wire rack until room temperature is reached.
08 - Using an electric mixer, blend the cream cheese and butter until smooth. Gradually add confectioners’ sugar, one cup at a time, followed by salt and cinnamon, mixing until fluffy and well incorporated.
09 - Place one cake layer on a serving plate. Spread frosting on top. Place the second layer over the first and cover with additional frosting. Smooth the top and sides with an offset spatula.
10 - Garnish with thin apple slices and chopped pecans. Serve immediately or chill until ready to serve. Allow the cake to reach room temperature before serving if refrigerated.

# Notes:

01 - Toss apple slices for garnish with lemon juice to prevent browning.
02 - For a single-layer cake, use a 23 x 33 cm pan and adjust baking time to 55–60 minutes.
03 - Excess frosting can be stored refrigerated and used for other baked goods.

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