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Serving Size : 6 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : German Cakes
Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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6 md Tart apples
1 1/2 c Unbleached flour
2 md Lemons -- juice of
3/4 c Milk
3 tb Sugar
1 tb Rum
3 tb Butter
2 lg Egg whites
3/4 c Sugar
1 tb Butter -- to grease cake pan
2 lg Egg yolks -- divided *
1 ts Vegetable oil
1/2 Lemon -- juice & grated zest of
3 tb Confectioners' sugar
1 ts Baking powder
Do not put the egg yolks together as they will be used individually.
Peel apples, cut in half and core. Cut decorative lengthwise slits in
apples, about 1/2" 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 zest. 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°F oven for 35
to 40 minutes. Remove from pan and sprinkle with confectioners'
sugar.
