How to Cook Oma's Apfelkuchen (Grandma's Apple Cake)

How to Cook Oma's Apfelkuchen (Grandma's Apple Cake)

Ingredients Apfelkuchen (Grandma's Apple Cake): 5 large egg yolks 2 medium tart apples, peeled, cored, and halved 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened 1-1/4 cup sugar 2 cups all-purpose flour 2 tablespoons cornstarch 2 teaspoons cream of tartar 1 teaspoon of baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 cup 2% milk Fine granulated sugar How to Make Oma's Apfelkuchen (Grandma's Apple Cake): Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Let the egg yolks stand at room temperature for 30 minutes. Starting 1/2 inch from 1 end, cut the apple in half lengthwise to 1/4 inch. slices, leaving them on the top so they rise a little. Set aside. Beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Add egg yolks, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. In another bowl, sift the flour, cornstarch, cream of tartar, baking powder, and salt twice. Gradually beat into the cream mixture. Add milk; mix well (dough will be thick). Spread the dough into a greased 9-in. springform pan wrapped in a heavy-dut…