"This is my German friend Hilda's mother's recipe for Blitzkuchen mit Apfeln (German apple cake). It's a very old one. I have enjoyed this at her home many times and it's a keeper. Don't shy away ...

Apple cake is revered in Germany, and Rick Stein's classic apfelkuchen with a crunchy cinnamon topping will show you why. Any dessert apples will work for this, but avoid using Bramleys that won't ...