Description
This enchanting Bratapfel Himmelstorte combines the warm flavors of baked apples and aromatic spices, creating a stunning centerpiece for your holiday celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 Tart apples (like Granny Smith or Boskoop)
- 100g Marzipan
- 1 tsp Cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp Nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp Cloves
- 100g Unsalted butter
- 200g All-purpose flour
- 200ml Non-alcoholic apple cider
- 3 Eggs (or flaxseed meal mixed with water as a vegan alternative)
- 50g Honey or maple syrup
- 150g Powdered sugar
- 1 tsp Vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). Core the apples, leaving the bottom intact, and place them in a baking dish.
- Stuff each apple with a mix of chopped marzipan, cinnamon, nutmeg, and a drizzle of honey or maple syrup. Bake for about 20-25 minutes until tender but not mushy. Let them cool.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add in the eggs (or flaxseed mixture) one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Slowly incorporate the flour, baking powder, and spices until just combined. Gradually mix in the non-alcoholic apple cider until the batter is smooth.
- Grease and line a round cake pan with parchment paper. Pour half of the cake batter into the pan, then carefully place the baked apples on top, spacing them evenly.
- Pour the remaining batter over the apples, ensuring they are well-covered. Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
- While the cake cools, prepare a simple frosting using whipped cream or a vegan alternative. Beat the cream until soft peaks form, then gently fold in a bit of powdered sugar and vanilla extract for sweetness.
- Once the cake is completely cool, spread the frosting on top and decorate with chopped nuts or additional slices of baked apples.
Notes
- This cake serves as a festive centerpiece.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: German
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 50mg