Italian Apple Cake Recipe
This Italian Apple Cake is a delightful dessert that perfectly balances the sweetness of baked apples with a moist, buttery cake. It’s a simple yet impressive treat that’s sure to please any crowd.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
- Yield: 1 cake, serves 8-10 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
For the Cake:
- 5 apples (2 lb – 1 kg)
- 1/2 lemon juice (juice of half a lemon)
- 1/2 cup butter, at room temperature
- 1/2 cup caster sugar
- 2 fresh eggs
- 1 1/2 cups flour (8.8 oz)
- 4 tsp baking powder
For the Topping:
- 1/4 cup butter (50g)
- 1/4 cup caster sugar (50g)
Instructions
- Cut the apples into large chunks. Mix them with lemon juice to prevent browning.
- Prepare the cake mix: Cream room temperature butter with sugar, then add eggs one at a time.
- In a separate bowl, mix flour and baking powder, then add to the cake batter.
- Prepare the topping: Melt butter and sugar, then pour over the apples.
- Making the cake: Spread the cake mix in a prepared tin, top with apples, then pour over the topping.
- Baking: Bake at 355°F (180°C) for 1 hour.
- Resting: Let the cake cool for 10 minutes before removing from the pan.
- Serving: Carefully transfer the cake to a serving dish and enjoy warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- You can serve this cake with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an extra treat.
- Experiment with different apple varieties for unique flavors and textures.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Italian Apple Cake, Apple Dessert, Baking, Homemade Cake
Find it online: https://www.sanacooks.com/italian-apple-cake-recipe/
