German Apple Cake has chunks of fresh apple, lots of fall spices, crunchy pecans, and a thick layer of cream cheese frosting. This is one of the most delicious apple desserts you will ever taste so get ready for some fall baking!! This is one of my favorite apple recipes along with Easy Apple Dumplings, Caramel Apple Quesadillas, and Apple Crisp Coffee Cake. I know it’s not quite fall yet, but I’m ready for it to be here. This past week I helped both my kids get moved into their apartments for the school year. My daughter in Charleston and my son in Atlanta. And now I’m ready for the seasons to begin to change and the fall baking to commence. (Note: Originally published August 17, 2017.) Want to save this recipe?Just enter your email and get it sent to your inbox! Plus you’ll get new recipes from us every week!Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Name *Email *Save Apples, along with sweet potatoes and pumpkin are what fall baking is all about for me. I’ve never been a huge apple pie fan but I love apples in other types of desserts like Caramel Apple Pound Cake, Crockpot Butterscotch Apple Crisp, and Frisky Apple Fritters. This German Apple Cake is everything you could want in a fall apple dessert. The cake batter, with lots of chunks of apple, cooks up super moist with just the right amount of spice flavoring. But undoubtedly the best part is the icing!! Measure The Flour Correctly When baking a cake, it is so important to measure the flour correctly or you risk having a dry cake. To measure, first fluff the flour up some in the bag or container. Flour tends to get packed down over time. Then use a large spoon to gently scoop it into a dry measuring cup. Overfill it slightly and use the back of a knife to run across the top and get rid of the excess. Recipe Tip This recipe would be equally delicious with walnuts instead of pecans. ★★★★★OMG ? My Mom always baked with spices, so this was right up my alley ? I inhaled my first piece ?My husband says 5 ? Type of Apples To Use I recommend using a tart apple like Granny Smith for this recipe. The cake itself is very sweet and a tart apple will help cut the sweetness a little. Follow on InstagramFollow More Fall Desserts Butternut Spice Cake with Bourbon Glaze Southern Sweet Potato Pie Pecan Pie Cheesecake Pumpkin Praline Torte Pumpkin Cake Roll Print German Apple Cake German Apple Cake has chunks of fresh apple, lots of fall spices, crunchy pecans, and a thick layer of cream cheese frosting.  Course Dessert Prep Time 20 minutes minutesCook Time 50 minutes minutesTotal Time 1 hour hour 10 minutes minutes Servings 16 Calories 474kcal Author Christin Mahrlig Equipment9×13-inch Baking PanElectric Hand Mixer Ingredients3 large eggs2 cups sugar1 cup vegetable oil1 teaspoon vanilla extract2 cups all-purpose flour2 teaspoons ground cinnamon1/2 teaspoon nutmeg1 teaspoon baking soda1/2 teaspoon salt4 cups peeled and finely chopped tart apples I use Granny Smith1 cup chopped pecansFrosting1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese softened2 tablespoons butter softened1 teaspoon vanilla extract1 tablespoon half-and-half or milk2 cups confectioners’ sugar InstructionsPreheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray a 9×13-inch pan with cooking spray.In a large bowl, whisk together sugar, eggs, oil, and vanilla extract until completely combined.In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, baking soda and salt.Add dry ingredients to wet and stir to combine.Fold in apples and pecans. Pour batter into prepared pan.Bake 50 to 55 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.Let cool.Make frosting. Place cream cheese and butter in a large bowl. Beat with electric mixer until smooth.Add vanilla extract, half-and-half, and confectioners’ sugar and beat until smooth.Spread on top of cake. Store leftovers in refrigerator. Video NotesWrap tightly with plastic wrap and stor cake in refrigerator for up to 5 days. NutritionCalories: 474kcal | Carbohydrates: 58g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 10g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 53mg | Sodium: 212mg | Potassium: 114mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 44g | Vitamin A: 310IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 33mg | Iron: 1mg Recipe adapted from Taste of Home Disclosure: This post may contain affiliate links. The post German Apple Cake appeared first on Spicy Southern Kitchen.