Blitzkuchen mit apfeln (apple cake)
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients:
- 6 ea Apples; Medium Tart 1 1/2 c Flour; Unbleached
- 2 ea Lemons; Medium Juiced 3/4 c Milk
- 3 tb Sugar 1 tb Rum
- 3 tb Butter 2 ea Egg Whites; Large
- 3/4 c Sugar 1 tb Butter; To Grease Cake Pan
- 2 ea Egg Yolks; Large Divided * 1 ts Vegetable Oil
- 1/2 ea Lemon;Juiced And Peel Grated 3 tb Confectioners' Sugar
- 1 ts Baking Powder
Instructions:
* Do not put the egg yolks together as they will be used individually. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Peel apples cut in half and core. Cut decorative lengthwise slits in apples about 1/2-inch deep. Sprinkle with lemon juice and sugar. Set aside. Cream butter and sugar together. One at a time beat in egg yolks. Gradually beat in lemon juice and grated peel. Sift baking powder and flour together. Gradually add to batter. Blend in milk and rum. In a small bowl beat egg whites until stiff. Fold into batter. Generously grease a springform pan. Pour in batter and top with apple halves. Brush apples with oil. Bake in a preheated 350 degree F. oven for 35 to 40 minutes. Remove from pan and sprinkle with confectioners' sugar.
