Blitzkuchen Mit Apfeln (Apple Cake)

Title: Blitzkuchen Mit Apfeln (Apple Cake)

Categories: German, Fruits, Cakes

Yield: 6 servings

6 ea Apples; Medium, Tart

1 1/2 c Flour; Unbleached

2 ea Lemons; Medium, Juiced

3/4 c Milk

3 tb Sugar

1 tb Rum

3 tb Butter

2 ea Egg Whites; Large

3/4 c Sugar

1 tb Butter; To Grease Cake Pan

2 ea Egg Yolks; Large, Divided

1 ts Vegetable Oil

1/2 ea Lemon;Juiced And Peel Grated

3 tb Confectioners' Sugar

1 ts Baking PowderDo 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-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

350 degree F. oven for 35 to

minutes. Remove from pan and sprinkle with confectioners' sugar. --