Now that fall has officially arrived, why not make the most of apple season by trying and using lots of wonderful, delicious apples and maybe bake a lovely cake, such as an Autumnal Cake with Vanilla Custard and Marzipan stuffed Apples There are countless varieties of apples available at the country fairs, greengrocers, farmers´ markets as well as supermarkets. The flavors of the different apples range greatly and there are two basic types of apples available, the so-called "eating apple" and the "cooking apple". The ones sold as “eating apples” are sweeter and have the more interesting flavors, they include “Golden Delicious” and “Granny Smith”, the “cooking apples” are usually larger and more acidic and include varieties such as “McIntosh” and “Pink Lady”.
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Jetzt wo es offiziell Herbst ist, warum nicht das Beste aus der Apfel-Saison zu machen. Man sollte ruhig mal wieder viele wunderbare, leckere Äpfel zum Backen und Kochen nehmen und vielleicht ja mal die ein oder andere "neue" Sorte ausprobieren..Oder vielleicht mal einen wunderbaren Apfel-Vanille-Kuchen mit Zimt und Marzipan backen. Es gibt zur Zeit unzählige Sorten leckerer Äpfel beim Obsthändler, auf dem Markt oder im Supermarkt. Die Aromen der Äpfel sind allerdings oft sehr verschieden und man sollte auf jeden Fall beachten dass es zwei Grundtypen von Äpfeln gibt, den sogenannten „Essapfel“ und den „Kochapfel“. Die Äpfel die hierzulande als "Essäpfel“ verkauft werden sind oft süßer und haben interessantere Aromen, dazu gehören "Elstar“, „Jona Gold“, und "Granny Smith". Die "Kochäpfel" wie „Cox“ oder „Boskoop“sind in der Regel größer und auch säuerlicher im Geschmack. |
There are early varieties also called "summer apples", mid-summer fruit and late-season apples, also known as "winter apples" – the types of apples depend entirely on the place where you live. But whatever kind of apples you buy, the best fruit is the one that is not only regional but was also recently picked. You can create countless dishes with apples, you can put them in pancakes, slice them over your morning muesli, add them to red cabbage or a stuffing, pair them with pork, duck, chicken or turkey, make juice and cocktails, bake tarts, cakes, muffins and puddings, prepare compote, jelly and fritters, or this very pretty treat of a cake.
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Es gibt frühe Sorten, wie die Sommeräpfel („Klarapfel“, „Schöner aus Barth“ zum Beispiel), dann gibt es Herbstäpfel (wie Alkmene, Gravensteiner, Holsteiner Cox) und Winteräpfel (wie Berlepsch, Gloster, Sternrette). Welche Sorten man bekommt, hängt natürlich ganz davon ab, wo man lebt. Aber egal für welche Sorten man sich entscheidet, die besten Äpfel sind sicherlich solche aus der Region und frisch geerntet. Man kann ja bekannter weise unzählige Gerichte mit Äpfeln machen. Äpfel schmecken besonders gut auf Pfannkuchen, oder im Morgen-Müsli, als Zutat zum Rotkohl oder als Füllung für Geflügel aber auch zu Schweinefleisch passen Äpfel hervorragend. Man kann aber natürlich auch mal wieder mit frischen Äpfeln wunderbare Torten, Kuchen, Muffins und Pudding, Kompott, Gelee und Krapfen oder ähnliches zubereiten – oder eben diesen hübsch herbstlichen Kuchen backen. |
Recipe for the Autumnal Cake with Vanilla Custard and Marzipan stuffed Apples
(as translated and adapted from a “Lust auf Genuss” recipe, September 2012)
Ingredients for the Pâte Brisée
(the recipe is enough for one large 28 cm (10- 11- inch) springform pan)
Preparation of the Pâte Brisée
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Rezept für den Apfel-Vanille-Kuchen mit Zimt und Mandeln (inspiriert von einem "Lust auf Genuss" Rezept aus dem September Heft 2012) Zutaten für den Mürbeteig (das Rezept ist ausreichend für eine große Springform-Backform (28 cm)
Zubereitung des Mürbeteigs
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Ingredients for the Vanilla Custard
(feel free to use your favorite recipe)
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Zutaten für den Vanillepudding (man kann auch sein Lieblingsrezept verwenden)
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Preparation of the Vanilla Custard
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Zubereitung des Vanillepuddings
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Ingredients for the stuffed Apples
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Zutaten für die Marzipan-Äpfel
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Preparation of the Apples
NOTE: For slicing the cake, you can take out the cinnamon sticks, that will make it easier to cut nice pieces of the Apple Cake.
Equipment
For the “Final Touch” (optional)
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Zubereitung der Marzipan-Äpfel
Hinweis: Zum Schneiden des Kuchens, kann man die Zimtstangen vorher entfernen – dadurch kann man bessere Stücke schneiden. Zusätzlich
Zur Dekoration
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Putting together the Cake
NOTE: you should let the cake cool completely before unmolding and serving it, it will be much easier to cut.
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Fertigstellung des Kuchens
Hinweis: man sollte den Kuchen vollständig abkühlen lassen bevor man ihn aus der Form nimmt, dann lässt er sich auch viel einfacher in Stücke schneiden. |
For stuffing the apples, try to find real good marzipan, the kind that is made only with ground almonds and sugar. You will not need a lot (just about 100 grams) and you will have plenty left over for other delicious uses. The marzipan that I always use is "Niederegger-Lübeck Marzipan" - the ratio of almonds and sugar in good quality marzipan is 70% whole blanched almonds to 30 % sugar, pure and simple.
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Für die Füllung der Äpfel, sollte man versuchen ein wirklich gutes Backmarzipan zu benutzen. Ein Marzipan, welches nur aus gemahlenen Mandeln und Zucker besteht. Da man nur zirka 100 Gramm Marzipan für diesen Kuchen benötigt, hat man ja auch vielleicht ein wenig übrig, für andere leckere Kreationen. Ich benutze gerne das "Niederegger-Lübecker Backmarzipan" - das Verhältnis von Mandeln und Zucker ist dann 70 % Mandeln 30 % Zucker, ohne weitere Zusätze. Lecker. |
Hope that you will enjoy this pretty Autumnal Cake with Vanilla Custard and Marzipan stuffed Apples! The cake tastes delightful and it looks very pretty too! And with all those wonderful and fresh apples available, now is the time to bake it!
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Frohes Backen! Es lohnt sich zweifellos diesen wunderbaren herbstlichen Apfel-Vanille-Kuchen mit Zimt und Mandeln einmal auszuprobieren! Es schmeckt lecker und sieht entzückend aus! Und jetzt im Herbst mit all den leckeren und frischen Äpfeln, ist einfach die beste Zeit für Apfelkuchen! |
Ooohhh Mamma Mia, Andrea - this cake is absolutely fantastic!!!
ReplyDeleteYou are my savior: I had some baking marzipan in my pantry and wasn't sure what to bake.
Tonight I'm recovering from a "non-stop-tasting" of the Senser Wafer I made today, but as soon as the sugar level goes down to normal, I absolutely have to make it. I love apples, I love homemade custard, I love cinnamonm, I love EVERYTHING in this cake.
Wonderful pictures and great description... Thank you so much.
Carola, you will enjoy this cake - I am quite sure! The different elements of the recipe might look somewhat daunting at first but once you break down the recipe in its different components, the cake comes together easily!
DeleteHappy baking, dear friend und liebe Grüße in die Schweiz!
What a beautiful dessert! I can't think of anything prettier to bake with apples. Absolutely gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteBeth, thanks so much for the terrific compliment! Apples can be quite inspiring at this time of year and since they are my favorite fruit, always were, always will be, I thought that they just needed a nice cake to showcase them!
DeleteWhoaaa... Andrea, this cake looks sooooo beautiful! I like how you peel the apple and put the cinnamon sticks in it. I've never seen a cake like this. Great job, Andrea!
ReplyDeleteNami, it is a nice idea to stick the cinnamon sticks in the apples - they do not only look kind of cute but they also give off a wonderful cinnamony smell and taste while baking! Perfect fall treat!
Deletevery very elegant cake....such a delicious and beautiful way to welcome autumn...prettier than all other fruit cakes we have ever seen,thanks for this glorious inspiration our friend...HAVE A WONDERFUL DAY!!! :-)
ReplyDeleteKumar, you are quite welcome - I am certainly happy that you like my way of welcoming fall and showcasing apples and some more wonderfull autumnal ingredients! Hope you are having a wonderful week as well and are working on some more delicious Indian recipes!
DeleteNow I am really hungry... the recipe and the photographs are really good... and you make it look so easy... :)
ReplyDeleteSonal, actually once you look at all the components individually, it is quite an easy cake - all it takes is a bit of practice for the pâte brisée, fresh apples, your favorite vanilla custard and good marzipan - then, all you need is a bit of patience ! Thanks for taking the time to stop by my blog and leaving such a nice comment! I will hop on over to your blog now!
DeleteBugger the waistline, this would be just too good to pass up. This is gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteThank you - but just think, there are apples in there - so I do not believe that a nice slice of this cake would altere anybody´s waistline all that dramatically!
Delete:) ha! ha!
DeleteWe will be in Germany in a couple of weeks and eating in some Michelin restaurants but I don't think I will see a lovelier dessert. Beautifully done, Andrea. :)
ReplyDeleteKaren, thank you for that fabulous compliment - well, I am sure you will have the most exquisite desserts while dining in those wonderful restaurants in Germany - I believe you told me you will be travelling to Stuttgart - from what I read, there are presently seven restaurants in that city that hold Guide Michelin stars - let me know which ones you are planning to visit!
DeleteI'm floored, Andrea. This is such an interesting cake.
ReplyDeleteThe appleas are just too cute! The cake looks so pretty and must taste like heaven.
What a beautiful invention! I think I'm going to try to make it. Will let you know. oxo
Colette, I am flattered that you took a liking to this cake - hopefully, you will get a chance to bake it soon and if you do, please let me know whether you enjoyed it and do not forget to take those pictures so that I can post them on my facebook page, my dear friend!
DeleteWhat a wonderful treat, healthy and delicious!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for the lovely comment - glad that you like the Apple Cake with the Vanilla Custard!
DeleteMuito obrigado!
Andrea - this is a "tour de force!" You amazing me - was this what you were up baking peacefully at 1:00am the other day? I can see why this would be a pleasant middle-of-the-night activity. The aromas must have been from heaven. We leave for Venice tomorrow. I will be trying to read TKL while away, if there is wifi. I would miss this terribly if I couldn't keep in touch. Tchüß, meine süße freunden!
ReplyDeleteDear David, the resaon why I was up the other day so very late was my usual insomnia problem but the cake would have been a much better reason, of course. But I usually bake a lot at night, especially when I need to "concentrate" on what I am baking instead of doing whatever it is that I am preparing in the kitchen "with my eyes closed". Hope you are going to have a safe trip to Venice (I was there only once in my life) and I would be delighted to have you read my blog from Italy, of course - but I will still be here upon your return and I am looking forward to our co-posting! Give me a shout when you return, please! All the very best to Mark´s mum and happy travels! Liebe Grüße aus Bonn, mein Freund!
DeleteWell, now I know where my subconscious got the inspiration for my pear tart! :)
DeleteIndeed, dear David, indeed...
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