This German Apple Cake turned out moist and delicious. We ate it plain for breakfast over the weekend and we also served it to friends as a dessert with powdered sugar, whipped cream, and caramel sauce. It was a hit and it will definitely be added to our favorite list of baked goods.
German Apple Cake
2 eggs
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1 1/2 cups white sugar
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
4 cups apples - peeled, cored and thinly sliced
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Prepare a 9x13 inch cake pan with cooking spray or by buttering and dusting with sugar. In a mixing bowl; beat oil and eggs with a mixer until creamy. Add the sugar and vanilla and beat well. Combine the flour salt, baking soda, and ground cinnamon together in a bowl. Slowly add this mixture to the egg mixture and mix until combined. The batter will be very thick. Fold in the apples by hand using a wooden spoon. Spread batter into the prepared pan. Bake for 45 minutes or until toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean. Once cake is cool serve with a dusting of confectioners' sugar and following caramel sauce.
Caramel Sauce
1/2 cup butter
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup cream
Bring to a boil. Continue boiling for 3 minutes. Remove from heat and add 1/2 tsp. vanilla. Let cool slightly before serving with warm cake.
