Apple Cinnamon Kuchen
Also known as German Apple Cake, this delightful Apple Cinnamon Kuchen is flavorful and sweet. A buttery yellow cake base is topped with freshly sliced Gala apples and a little bit of cinnamon and sugar--all before being topped with an incredible, creamy custard.
This tasty box cake hack is a must try for all apple dessert lovers!
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Ingredients
- ½ cup (½ stick) butter, softened
- 1 box yellow cake mix
- 3 cups apple slices; peeled and sliced thin Gala or Honeycrisp
- ½ cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 cup reduced fat sour cream
- 2 egg yolks
Instructions
- Before starting: Preheat oven to 350 degrees Soften butter on counter
- In a large mixing bowl, combine cake mix with softened butter. Use a pastry blender to help combine the ingredients.
- Gently press the mixture into prepared pan, building up slight edges along the sides. Then bake this portion for 10 minutes.
- While the cake layer/crust is baking, prep the apples. Wash and peel the skins. Then use a paring knife to halve and core the apples. Slice apples into even-sized slices, aiming for ¼ inch thickness or less. Then place the sliced apples on top of the warm crust.
- In a small bowl, mix the sugar and cinnamon together. Then sprinkle over the apples.
- Make the custard by blending the sour cream and egg yolks together. Drizzle over the apples. Then use a spoon to spread it further. (The custard will not cover all the apples in the pan.)
- Bake uncovered at 350 degrees for 25 minutes or until edges are light brown. DO NOT OVERBAKE. Let stand 5-10 minutes before serving.
- Cover leftovers with foil or store in an airtight container. Refrigerate for up to 3 days. Enjoy right out of the fridge, or cover with aluminum foil and reheat at 325 degrees for 10 minutes or until heated through.
Notes
I prefer Gala or Honeycrisp apples for this recipe.
Whichever apples you choose, take time to make sure they are sliced thin and uniform.
Any brand of yellow cake mix will work in this recipe. Aim to get a box that is at least 15 ounces.
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