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 ...

Apple cakes are found on many German menus but apparently this is one of the best. It was more like a cold crumble than a cake and was much lighter and more refreshing than the dessert we know.