This cake is called Versunkener Apfelkuchen (translated Sunken Apple Cake) because the apples are placed on the batter which rises around them when the cake bakes, so the apples look "sunken in".

https://mydinner.co.uk/apfelkuchen/

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 1 hour

Servings: 10 slices

Ingredients

• 3 Apples (such as Granny Smith, Braeburn, or Jonagold - about 1½ lbs)
• 1 lemon juiced
• 3/4 cups butter unsalted, at room temperature
• 2 cups granulated sugar
• 4 eggs medium size, at room temperature
• 3 tbsp whole milk
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 tsp almond extract
• 2 cups all purpose flour
• 1 pinch salt
• 2 tsp baking powder

Preparation

1. Preheat oven to 320°F . Line the bottom of your springform pan with parchment paper and grease the sides with butter.
2. Peel and core the apples, then quarter them. Using a sharp knife, make thin length wise cuts about ⅛-inch apart without cutting all the way through, creating a"fan effect. Brush with fresh lemon juice to prevent browning. Set aside.
3. Using a stand mixer or hand mixer with paddle attachment, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy (about 3-4 minutes). Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in vanilla extract, almond extract, and milk.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix briefly until just combined—don't over mix.
5. Pour the batter into your prepared pan and spread evenly with a spatula. Arrange the fanned apple quarters on top of the batter with the rounded side facing up,fitting them snugly together.
6. Bake for 40-45 minutes (10-inch pan) or 55-60 minutes (9-inch pan), until golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
7. Let cool completely in the pan before removing. Dust with powdered sugar just before serving.

Recipe by Skandibaking