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                                                      Apple Strudel Cake

9/20/2014

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Apple strudel cake or Apfelkuchen as we call it in Germany is a delicious mouth-watering treat to celebrate the change of season or any other occasion.
 
Apple Strudel Cake

The French have their apple tart, in the United States we have our apple pie, and in Germany there is Apfelstrudel (apple strudel) or Apfelkuchen (apple cake). I combine the two and make apple strudel cake. This is the closest thing to an apple strudel without a tremendous amount of work, expertise, and the time it takes to make an apple strudel. The filling has cinnamon, apples, almonds, and raisins, just like an apple strudel. The crust is flaky and buttery and complements the filling nicely.  This cake is an old friend of mine, as I have baked it for many years. It is a treat that my family and friends always enjoy. My hubby loves eating it with vanilla ice cream. I prefer Schlag (whipped cream). The cake improves with age and is a great party or dinner pleaser. 
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My friend, Robert, has beautiful apples in his garden that I used for this cake. Any firm, tart, not-too-
juicy apple will do. I used Gravensteins. 
Apple Strudel Cake
Apple Strudel Cake
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18 Comments
Marie
9/20/2014 05:49:17 am

great recipe Gerlinde! beautiful pics too!

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Gerlinde
9/20/2014 06:34:01 am

Thanks Marie, my pictures are not as good as your paintings.

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greg benenati link
9/20/2014 07:50:40 am

I've been looking for a new apple recipe and think I just found it. This looks fantastic.

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Gerlinde
9/20/2014 08:51:34 am

Let me know if you have any questions. Your candied figs are out of this world.

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Deb|EastofEdenCooking link
9/20/2014 11:12:38 am

What a wonderful apple recipe! I love the idea of combining two of my favorite fall desserts, pie and strudel. My mom learned to make apple strudel when we lived in Austria and it is a lot of work and patience to stretch the dough!

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sunnycovechef.com@gmail.com
9/20/2014 03:08:59 pm

Debbie, have you ever made apple strudel? Do you have your mother's recipe? Peter Beckmann , a German baker here in Santa Cruz , used to make a fantastic apple strudel.

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Marylin Warner link
9/22/2014 12:39:20 pm

Ah, this looks delicious, Gerlinde. In our family, any recipe that combines cinnamon, apples, almonds, and raisins will please everyone. My grandmother used to brush the crust with butter and then sprinkle on more cinnamon...and then roll little balls of extra dough in butter and cinnamon and sugar. THAT was what we children waited for!

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sunnycovechef.com@gmail.com
9/22/2014 02:07:44 pm

Those must have been delicious cookies, made with love.

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Karen (Back Road Journal) link
9/23/2014 02:13:43 am

One of the things that I have always enjoyed during our fall visits to German is their apfelkuchen and strudels in the afternoon with a cup of hot tea. This sounds delicious…I need to go outside and pick some apples.

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sunnycovechef.com@gmail.com
9/23/2014 02:52:44 am

Karen, tea or coffee and cake in the afternoon is my favorite meal when I'm in Germany, sitting in a little cafe or visiting friends and family.

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David Crichton link
9/23/2014 07:00:09 pm

Hi Gerlinde

Thanks for stopping by my blog. It's great to find new ones like yours. Where I can find such classic dishes as this that I'd never think to make. I look forward to your updates.

Dave.

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sunnycovechef.com@gmail.com
9/24/2014 12:39:59 am

Thank you Dave , I like your blog and the great recipes you share.

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Mike@TheIronYou link
10/30/2014 07:42:57 am

I first tried Apple Strudel in Munich, it was awesome. But yours looks even better Gerlinde. Thanks for sharing this great recipe!

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Gerlinde
10/30/2014 10:19:42 am

A good Apple Strudel is awesome. Did you have with Schlag ( whipcream )

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Mike@TheIronYou link
12/3/2014 10:18:31 pm

Actually I did, who can say no to whipped cream. Right?

sunnycovechef.com@gmail.com
12/4/2014 07:20:23 am

Especially the European Schlag , nice and creamy.

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Nica
1/17/2016 01:58:27 pm

Ich habe die Äpfel zufuhr noch in Rotwein ziehen lassen, da ich Rotwein liebe und ich der Meinung bin Rotwein verfeinert jede Mahlzeit. Der Kuchen hat allen gefallen und war richtig lecker!!!

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Gerlinde
1/17/2016 07:57:35 pm

Es freut much, daß es Euch gut geschmeckt hat.

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