Blitzkuchen Mit Apfeln (Apple Cake)

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Title: Blitzkuchen Mit Apfeln (Apple Cake)
Categories: Ethnic, Fruits, Cakes
Yield: 6 Servings

6 md Apples; Tart
2 md Lemons; Juiced
3 tb Sugar
3 tb Butter
3/4 c Sugar
2 lg Egg Yolks; Divided *
1/2 Lemon;Juiced & Peel Grated
1 ts Baking Powder
1 1/2 c Flour; Unbleached
3/4 c Milk
1 tb Rum
2 Egg Whites; Large
1 tb Butter; To Grease Cake Pan
1 ts Vegetable Oil
3 tb Confectioners' Sugar

* Do 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 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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