European Recipes :German Recipes: Blitzkuchen Mit Apfeln(Apple Cake)

* Exported from MasterCook *

                    Blitzkuchen Mit Apfeln (Apple Cake)

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Serving Size : 6    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : German                           Fruits
                 Cakes                            Desserts

   Amount Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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    6                    Apples; Medium -- Tart
    1 1/2 Cup           Flour -- Unbleached
    2                    Lemons; Medium -- Juiced
      3/4 Cup           Milk
    3      Tablespoon    Sugar
    1      Tablespoon    Rum
    3      Tablespoon    Butter
    2                    Egg Whites -- Large
      3/4 Cup           Sugar
    1      Tablespoon    Butter -- To Grease Cake Pan
    2                    Egg Yolks; Large -- Divided *
    1      Teaspoon      Vegetable Oil
      1/2                Lemon -- Juiced And Peel Grat
    3      Tablespoon    Confectioners' Sugar
    1      Teaspoon      Baking Powder

* Do not put the egg yolks together as they will be used individually.
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Peel apples, cut in half and core. Cut decorative lengthwise slits in apples,
about 1/2-inch deep. Sprinkle with lemon juice and sugar. Set aside. Cream
butter and sugar together. One at a time, beat in egg yolks. Gradually beat
in lemon juice and grated peel. Sift baking powder and flour together.
Gradually add to batter. Blend in milk and rum. In a small bowl, beat egg
whites until stiff. Fold into batter. Generously grease a springform pan.
Pour in batter and top with apple halves. Brush apples with oil. Bake in a
preheated 350 degree F. oven for 35 to 40 minutes. Remove from pan and
sprinkle with confectioners' sugar.