
Apfel-Zimt-Kuchen
Description
Apfel-Zimt-Kuchen - Authentic recipe from France. Ready in 75 min. Vegan. Try it now!
Directions
✓ researched- 1
Preheat the oven to 180°C. Grease a springform pan (24 cm). Peel, core and cut 300 g apples (Boskoop or Braeburn) into thin wedges or cubes. Toss with 1 tsp cinnamon and a little sugar and leave to macerate.
⏱️ approx. 15 min💡 Tip: Apple and cinnamon cake is an autumnal classic. Tart, firm apples (Boskoop) hold their shape during baking and provide a lovely contrast to the sweetness. Tossing them with cinnamon allows the flavours to develop.
- 2
Beat 100 g plant-based butter (or regular butter) with 100 g sugar until creamy. Mix 200 g flour with 1 tsp baking powder and 1 tsp cinnamon, then fold in. If the batter is too stiff, add a little plant-based milk. Pour the batter into the pan, or place the apples in the pan first and spread the batter on top.
⏱️ approx. 10 min💡 Tip: Depending on the look you prefer: fold the apples into the batter (a moister, denser cake) or arrange the apples on the bottom of the pan and spread the batter over them (when inverted, they form an apple topping). Both versions are delicious.
- 3
Bake at 180°C for 40–45 minutes (test with a skewer). Leave to cool. Dust with icing sugar or sprinkle with a cinnamon-sugar mixture. Best served lukewarm with a dollop of cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
⏱️ approx. 45 min💡 Tip: Served lukewarm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream, this apple and cinnamon cake is a real treat. It keeps for 2–3 days and stays moist thanks to the apples, even the next day.
📜 Origin & History
Apple Cinnamon Cake is a traditional French dessert, often prepared during the fall season. Apples are a typical fruit in French cuisine, and the combination with cinnamon is widespread. This dessert reflects the seasonal ingredients and love of baking in France, where cakes are often prepared with fresh, regional products.
🌿 Regional variants
Sunken Apple Cake
Whole apple halves (scored) pressed into the batter — the classic German version.
Apple Crumble Cake
Topped with a crispy crumble crust — autumnal and much loved.
🍷 What goes with it?
Lukewarm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream. With afternoon coffee in autumn. With a scoop of cinnamon ice cream. With a glass of apple wine or tea.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which apples are best?
Tart, firm varieties: Boskoop (a classic baking apple), Braeburn, Elstar, Cox Orange. They hold their shape and provide a pleasant acidity. Sweet, soft apples (such as Gala) fall apart and make the cake too sweet.
How do you make the cake extra moist?
Use plenty of apples (they release moisture), avoid overbaking, and add a little apple sauce or grated apple to the batter. A splash of plant-based milk or apple juice in the batter also helps.
Can the cake be frozen?
Yes — well wrapped, it keeps for 3 months. Thaw at room temperature. Briefly reheating in the oven (160°C, 10 min.) brings it back to its just-baked best.
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Ingredients
verified- Apples300 g
- Flour200 g
- Sugar100 g
- Plant-based butter100 g
- Cinnamon2 tsp
- Baking powder1 tsp





