*  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.



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