Blitzkuchen mit apfeln (apple cake)

6 servings

Ingredients

Quantity Ingredient
6 Apples; Medium, Tart
2 Lemons; Medium, Juiced
3 tablespoons Sugar
3 tablespoons Butter
¾ cup Sugar
2 Egg Yolks; Large, Divided *
½ Lemon;Juiced And Peel Grated
1 teaspoon Baking Powder
1½ cup Flour; Unbleached
¾ cup Milk
1 tablespoon Rum
2 Egg Whites; Large
1 tablespoon Butter; To Grease Cake Pan
1 teaspoon Vegetable Oil
3 tablespoons Confectioners' Sugar

Directions

* 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 ½-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. Submitted By MICHELLE BRUCE On 03-09-95

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