German Shensel Cake
2 c All purpose flour 1 ts 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 The...
Ingredients
- 2cup all purpose flour
- 1tsp baking powder
- 1/4tsp salt
- 2/3cup sugar
- 3/4cup butter
- 31/2 c peeled apples, cut in thin
Directions
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2 c All purpose flour 1 ts 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
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The following has been a favorite for years
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To be truly German, it should be served warm with whipped cream on top
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Shensel topping (recipe follows) whipped cream Combine the first 4 ingredients
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Cut in the butter until quite fine,then add lemon rind
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Beat egg lightly in a cup and add enough milk to make 1/2 cup liquid
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Add almond extract and pour over dry ingredients,tossing with a fork until a ball of soft dough is formed
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If necessary,add a few drops of milk