Ingredients for - Moist German Sheet Pan Apple Cake
How to cook deliciously - Moist German Sheet Pan Apple Cake
1 . Stage
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
2 . Stage
Combine 3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar, 1/4 cup butter, and 2 teaspoons vanilla sugar in a large bowl; beat with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in lemon zest with the last egg.
3 . Stage
Combine 2 3/4 cups flour and baking powder. Sift over butter mixture and quickly beat into batter with the electric mixer running on low speed.
4 . Stage
Combine apple slices, lemon juice, and cinnamon sugar in a bowl and fold into batter. Spread batter onto the prepared baking sheet. Spoon applesauce onto batter and spread out evenly.
5 . Stage
Combine 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons flour, 1/2 cup cubed butter, 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar, almond meal, and 2 teaspoons vanilla sugar in a bowl and mix into streusel. Sprinkle streusel over applesauce.
6 . Stage
Bake in the preheated oven until streusel is lightly browned and cake is set, about 40 minutes.