Name: Apple dessert for coffee in 12 minutes: grate the apples, pour over the batter and bake
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 4 medium apples (approx. 600 g, peeled and coarsely grated); 200 g plain flour; 2 medium eggs; 150 ml milk; 80 g granulated sugar; 1 packet vanilla sugar; 60 g butter (melted) + a bit for greasing the pan; a pinch of salt

Apple dessert for coffee in 12 minutes: grate the apples, pour over the batter and bake

Apple dessert for coffee in 12 minutes: grate the apples, pour over the batter and bake recept

Easy to prepare
8 portions
25 minutes

Jan, 17. 12. 2025

Quick, fragrant and surprisingly light cake made from everyday ingredients. Just grate the apples, pour a simple batter over them and put in the oven for a few minutes. The result is juicy inside and beautifully golden on the surface, ideal with coffee and as a quick dessert for an unexpected visit. You can prepare it without complications and without special equipment.

For 8 portions

Ingredients

4 medium apples (approx. 600 g, peeled and coarsely grated)
200 g plain flour
2 medium eggs
150 ml milk
80 g granulated sugar
1 packet vanilla sugar
60 g butter (melted) + a bit for greasing the pan
a pinch of salt

optional: 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, a handful of walnuts or grated coconut for a crunchy topping

Preparation procedure

Preheat the oven to 180 °C (top/bottom heat). Lightly grease the pan with butter and dust with coarse flour.
Peel the apples, remove the cores and coarsely grate them. Let them release their juice freely, don’t wring them dry — they will add juiciness to the dessert.
In a bowl, whisk the eggs with the granulated and vanilla sugar, pour in the milk and the melted (not hot) butter.
Add the flour and a pinch of salt, mix until a smooth batter without lumps. For a fluffier result, you can add ½ teaspoon baking powder.
Spread the grated apples in the prepared pan and pour the batter over them evenly. Level the surface with a spatula; optionally sprinkle with cinnamon, nuts or coconut.
Bake 12–15 minutes depending on your oven until the edges are golden and a skewer comes out dry. After taking it out, let it cool for a few minutes, then cut into slices.

Total preparation time: 25 minutes (10 minutes prep + 12–15 minutes baking + 3 minutes cooling)

Number of servings: 8–10 (pan approx. 20 × 30 cm, thin layer of batter)

Tips and variations

You can replace half of the apples with pears. The dessert will be even more fragrant and very juicy.
Love a crunchy top? Before baking, sprinkle a tablespoon of cane sugar or almond slices over it.
If you only have a smaller pan, bake in a thinner layer so that it can bake in 12–15 minutes and the center doesn’t remain dense.

Serving

Serve warm, plain or with yogurt, sour cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream. A pinch of cinnamon on top beautifully enhances the flavor and a few chopped nuts provide a contrast of textures.

Conclusion

This “grate and bake” apple dessert is a reliable choice when you need something quick and tasty. With a few ingredients you can conjure up an aromatic tray in minutes, without long kneading or proofing. Save the recipe among your favorites — it’s great for a weekend afternoon or an everyday coffee break.

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