Aeblekage Danish Applecake

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Sunday is a great day to make a cake, just in case friends pop in for a cup of tea. This cake can be made a day or so ahead of time needed, if necessary, as it has keeping qualities!!

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Steps

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Cream butter , add sugar and cream well together.

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Add slightly beaten egg yolks and lemon rind.

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Mix dry ingredients together and add alternately with milk and vanilla.

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Pour into large deep pie dish or greased and floured cake pan.

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Place apple section on mixture and press in slightly.

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Sprinkle with cinnamon.

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Bake three-quarters of an hour at 350 degree oven.

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When almost done cover with lid so apples will cook through.

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Meanwhile beat the two egg whites and one-half cup sugar until very stiff.

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Return to oven and bake 10 minutes longer or until top is quite brown.

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Ingredients

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butter, sugar, egg yolks, all-purpose flour, baking powder, fresh lemon rind, salt, vanilla, milk, tart apples, egg whites