DessertNetherlands

Apple Cake

Name: Apple Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Netherlands
Ingredients: 4 Eggs; 200g Sugar; 200g Self-raising Flour; 200g Melted Butter; 1 tsp Vanilla Extract; 1 tsp Ground Cinnamon; 3 Apples; Pinch Salt; Sprinkling Ground Sugar

Apple Cake is a classic Netherlands dessert that holds a distinguished place in traditional cooking. Celebrated for its wholesome ingredients and time-honored preparation, this dish brings authentic regional character to the home kitchen.

Carefully baked or prepared featuring Eggs, Self-raising Flour, Melted Butter, Vanilla Extract, Ground Cinnamon, Apples and Ground Sugar, the components balance delicate sweetness and satisfying texture.

Enjoy warm or chilled alongside fresh vanilla custard, whipped cream, or a freshly brewed cup of coffee or tea for a comforting finish to your meal.

If you enjoy authentic Netherlands cooking, be sure to also explore our recipe for Boterkoek (Dutch Butter Cake).

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Ingredients

Eggs4
Sugar200g
Self-raising Flour200g
Melted Butter200g
Vanilla Extract1 tsp
Ground Cinnamon1 tsp
Apples3
SaltPinch
Ground SugarSprinkling

Step-by-Step Instructions

15 steps

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Step 1🔥 Preheat

Preheat the oven to 180°C. (350˚F) Grease a cake pan and line it with baking paper.

Step 2🥄 Mix

In a large bowl, break the four eggs with the sugar and beat until they have tripled in volume and become fluffy.

Step 3

Sift the self-rising baking flour and add it to your egg mixture.

Step 4

Fold this over, preserving as much air as possible.

Step 5🥄 Mix

Add the melted (and slightly cooled) butter and mix until combined.

Step 6

Add cinnamon, pinch of salt and vanilla extract.

Step 7

Add the diced apple to the batter and gently fold them into the batter so that the apple pieces are evenly distributed.

Step 8

You can roll the apple pieces through some more cinnamon.

Step 9

Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top with a spatula.

Step 10

Place the apple slices on top of the batter and press lightly.

Step 11✨ Serve

Sprinkle optionally with some almond shavings.

Step 12🥧 Bake⏱️ 45-50 minutes

Bake the apple cake in the preheated oven for about 45-50 minutes, or until a wooden skewer comes out clean when inserted into the center of the cake.

Step 13

Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the mold for a few minutes.

Step 14

Then carefully remove the cake from the mold and let cool completely on a wire rack.

Step 15✨ Serve

Sprinkle the cooled apple cake with powdered sugar

👨‍🍳 Chef's Culinary Notes

Cultural Heritage

Apple Cake carries a rich culinary tradition rooted in regional home cooking. Developed over generations, the recipe highlights wholesome local ingredients prepared with time-honored kitchen techniques.

Dietary Substitutions

If using instant dry yeast instead of active dry yeast, you can mix it directly into the dry ingredients without proofing first, reducing wait time by 15 minutes.

Chef Technique Tips

Always ensure liquids used to activate the yeast are comfortably lukewarm (around 38°C–42°C / 100°F–108°F); liquid that is too hot will kill the yeast, while cold liquid delays proofing. Keep the dough in a warm, draft-free spot to rise.

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