German Apple Cake

We could have tried a Dutch or Swedish version, but since we had spent time this week exploring the small towns our German ancestors lived in after immigrating to America, when looking for a dessert using apples and oats, this Apfelkuchen stood out and we gave it a try, putting our own spin on it. (You'll note that the original recipe doesn't call for any oats!) 

Apfelkuchen

• 1/4 cup white flour
• 1/4 cup wheat flour
• 1/4 cup oat flour
• 3/4 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/4 cup butter or margarine
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1 egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 1/4 cup sour cream
• 2 apples, peeled and thinly sliced 
• Cinnamon-sugar
• Vanilla glaze, optional

Combine the flours, baking powder, salt and cinnamon and set aside. Cream the butter and sugar; add the egg and vanilla and beat well. Blend in half the dry ingredients, then the sour cream, then the remaining flour mixture. Spread in a greased 9x9" baking pan. Top with sliced apples, then sprinkle with cinnamon-sugar. Bake at 350 degrees for 25-30 minutes. Serve warm, topped with vanilla glaze if desired.