German Shensel Cake

* Exported from MasterCook *

GERMAN SHENSEL CAKE

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Serving Size : 10 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Desserts

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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2 c All purpose flour
1 t Baking powder
1/4 ts Salt
2/3 c Sugar
3/4 c Butter
Grated rind of 1 lemon
1 Egg
Milk
1/4 ts Almond extract
3 1/2 c Peeled apples, cut in thin
-wedges

There are many versions of this one. The following
has been a favorite for years. To be truly German, it
should be served warm with whipped cream on top.

Shensel topping (recipe follows) whipped cream

Combine the first 4 ingredients. Cut in the butter
until quite fine,then add lemon rind. Beat egg
lightly in a cup and add enough milk to make 1/2 cup
liquid. Add almond extract and pour over dry
ingredients,tossing with a fork until a ball of soft
dough is formed. If necessary,add a few drops of
milk. Place dough in bottom of an unbuttered 9x13x2
inch baking pan. Flour fingers and pat dough evenly to
cover bottom and halfway up sides of pan. Refrigerate
while preparing apples. Arrange apples over dough in
even, slightly overlapping rows. Cover with the
Shensel topping and bake in a 375 F oven for 30-40
minutes; Cut into squares and top with whipped cream.
Serves 10-12.



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