Grandma's 4-layer apple cake – so delicious you won't be able to resist!

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  • Easy to prepare
  • 8 portions
  • 50 minutes
Jan, 22. 12. 2025

This traditional recipe for the 4-layer apple cake is an ideal choice for anyone who loves delicate, moist and perfectly balanced flavors. The combination of the cocoa and coconut layers with the fragrant apple filling and fluffy sponge batter makes this cake a true delicacy. Prepare it at home using this tried-and-tested recipe!

For 8 portions

Ingredients

Sponge layer:

Coconut layer:

Apple filling:

Preparation procedure

  • Preparation of the sponge layer: Beat 2 egg whites with 50 g sugar until stiff peaks form. Beat the butter with the sugar, yolks and milk until creamy. Mix the flour with the baking powder and gradually fold into the yolk mixture. Finally, gently fold in the egg whites. Divide the batter into two parts, add cocoa to one and lemon zest to the other. Spread the cocoa batter evenly on a baking tray lined with parchment paper.
  • Coconut layer: Beat 3 egg whites with the sugar until stiff peaks form. Mix the coconut, flour and baking powder and gently fold into the egg whites. Spread the mixture evenly over the cocoa batter.
  • Apple filling: Squeeze the grated apples to remove excess juice. Mix with the sugar and cinnamon. Spread evenly over the coconut layer.
  • Finishing: Finally, spread the light sponge batter over the apples. Bake in a preheated oven at 180 °C for about 30 minutes. Let the cake cool and dust with powdered sugar before serving.

Overall preparation time:

  • Preparation: 20 minutes

  • Baking: 30 minutes

  • Total: 50 minutes

Servings:

  • 8–10 servings

Conclusion:

This Grandma’s 4-layer apple cake is the perfect combination of moist batter, exotic coconut and fragrant apples. Thanks to its delicate texture and rich flavor, the whole family will love it. It’s great with afternoon coffee as well as a festive dessert. Try it and let yourself be carried away by its unique taste!