Italian Apple Cake
6 servings
60 minutes
Italian apple cake is a true embodiment of the warmth and coziness of Italian cuisine. Its history traces back to traditional home recipes where tender dough combines with fragrant apples, creating a delightful balance of sweetness and tartness. Thanks to butter, it gains a rich flavor and soft texture, while vanilla and lemon zest add subtle notes of freshness. This cake is perfect for cozy family evenings, paired with a strong espresso or a glass of wine. It not only delights the taste buds but also fills the home with an unmatched aroma of baking, reminding us of warm gatherings and heartfelt conversations.
1
Prepare the dough. For this, beat the butter with sugar until a uniform creamy mass, add the yolks, vanillin, yeast, and lemon zest. Beat for about 2 more minutes. While continuing to beat, add the sifted flour.
- Butter: 300 g
- Sugar: 250 g
- Egg yolk: 3 pieces
- Vanillin: pinch
- Dry yeast: 1 g
- Grated lemon zest: to taste
- Wheat flour: 300 g
2
Whip the egg whites into a fluffy foam. Add them to the batter and gently mix.
- Egg white: 5 piece
3
Peel the apples, and slice the flesh into thin pieces.
- Apple: 4 pieces
4
Place half of the dough in a greased and floured cake pan. Top with half of the apples. Add the remaining dough and then the remaining apples on top. Brush the top layer with melted butter and sprinkle with sugar. Bake in a preheated oven at 170 degrees for 1 hour.
- Butter: 300 g
- Wheat flour: 300 g
- Apple: 4 pieces
- Sugar: 250 g