When I take it to gatherings, some people hesitate to try it because it looks so plain next to the fancier desserts, but after a taste they always go back for more and ask for the recipe. My daughter has carried on the tradition and now makes it for her office potlucks, with the same success.
We all love the original, but a few years ago I turned it into a Black Forest-type cake and everyone loves that almost more! So here is the original recipe and my changes. We all like it better cold and it seems to get even better as it gets older, so I always make it a day ahead of when I need it. Just typing this recipe is making my mouth water and I can taste this cake!
Note: If mixing by hand, mash the fruit first.
Top each serving with whipped cream spiced with cinnamon (this is homemade whipped cream with a bit of cinnamon added). It's great this way, but for simplicity and potlucks, I usually just sprinkle it with powdered sugar before I serve it.
High Altitude: Bake at 375 degrees F for 35-40 min.
Black Forest Cake: Substitute Devils Food cake mix and can of Cherry Pie filling. Use either 1 tsp. vanilla or 1/2 tsp. almond flavoring (depending on your preference). Sprinkle 1/4-1/2 cup slivered almonds on top of cake before you bake it and serve with whipped cream or powdered sugar.
Source: A magazine, so many years ago I can't remember which magazine
By lyonpridej from OK
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04/27/2011
I just made this for an Easter BBQ, but I didn't have German Chocolate cake mix, so I just used a chocolate mix. For simplicity, I just stirred some cinnamon into a tub of Cool Whip & spread it over the cake-everyone loved it (I still like it better with just powdered sugar). Three days in the refrigerator & it tastes even better! I just love the flavor of this cake & could probably eat the whole thing if it wouldn't make me sick! LOL!
I do have to say, that I am now a type 2 diabetic & have to be very careful eating sweets. This Easter was the 1st time I've made this cake since I was dx. & I was afraid to try it, especially after already eaten a meal. But I did have a small piece & it didn't change my blood sugar at all. Yesterday I had a larger piece (3x3) & still didn't have a problem, unfortunately I don't want to stop at one piece! So, if you are diabetic,this may be ok for you to eat, just be careful at first until you know what it's going to do. I'm going to try it again with the new sugar-free chocolate cake mix & see how it turns out.
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04/27/2011
This is so simple. I am going to try this. I like recipes that are simple and not have an arm full of ingredients to it. Thanks!
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(Archived Apr 27, 2011)German Apple Cake
By Robin from Washington, IA
(Archived Apr 09, 2010)German Apple Cake
Mix dry ingredients together. Beat eggs. Add oil, vanilla, and apples. Mix thoroughly, do not use mixer. Batter will be stiff, spread in greased and floured 9x13 inch pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 45-60 minutes.
Need not frost. May be served with ice cream or Cool Whip.
By Robin
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