Triple-Layer Bavarian Apple Torte


Ingredients

Crust
1/2cup butter, softened
1/3cup granulated sugar
1/2teaspoon vanilla extract
1 (7 oz.)package Martha White® Apple Cinnamon Flavored Muffin Mix
1tablespoon Martha White® All-Purpose Flour
Filling
1 (8oz.)package cream cheese, softened
1/4cup granulated sugar
1 large egg
1/2teaspoon vanilla extract
Topping
1/3cup granulated sugar
1/2teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4cup walnuts, chopped
4cups peeled and thinly sliced golden delicious apples

 

Preparation Directions

1.HEAT oven to 450°F. Beat butter, 1/3 cup sugar and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla in medium bowl with electric mixer at medium-high speed until blended. Beat in muffin mix and flour until blended. Spread dough with back of medium-size metal spoon into bottom and 2 inches up the sides of a 9-inch springform pan.
2.BEAT cream cheese and 1/4 cup sugar in medium bowl with electric mixer at medium speed until smooth. Beat in egg and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla until blended. Pour over crust.
3.STIR together 1/3 cup sugar, cinnamon and nuts in large bowl. Add apples and toss to coat. Spoon over cream cheese layer. Place on rimmed baking pan.
4.BAKE 10 minutes. Reduce heat to 375°F. Bake an additional 25 to 30 minutes or until brown. (If crust begins to overbrown, loosely place a piece of foil over top of pan.) Cool before removing from pan.
TIPIf using dark non-stick springform pan, heat oven to 425º F. After 10 minutes, reduce heat to 350º F.
Prep Time: 15 min
Cooking Time: 40 min
Serving size: 10 servings