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Apple and Dried Fruit Cake

A delightful cake that combines apples with dried fruits and nuts, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: International
Calories: 200
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 70 g farina integrale
  • 50 g eritritolo o zucchero Can use erythritol or regular sugar.
  • 2 pieces uova
  • 2 pieces mele (preferibilmente Golden o Renette) Preferably Golden or Renette apples.
  • 50 g prugne secche o uvetta ammollata Soaked dried plums or raisins.
  • 100 g frutta secca mista (noci, mandorle, nocciole) Mixed nuts (walnuts, almonds, hazelnuts).
  • 0.5 pack bustina di lievito in polvere Half a packet of baking powder.
  • 1 pieces limone non trattato (succo e scorza) Juice and zest of one untreated lemon.
  • 50 ml olio extra vergine di oliva leggero Light extra virgin olive oil.
  • 100 ml latte a temperatura ambiente Room temperature milk.
  • Zucchero a velo per decorare Powdered sugar for decoration.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Soak the raisins or dried plums in hot water.
  2. Peel and slice the apples, mixing them with lemon juice and erythritol.
Making the Batter
  1. Beat the eggs with the erythritol, then add the olive oil and mix well.
  2. Gradually incorporate the sifted flour, milk, lemon zest, and baking powder until you achieve a smooth batter.
Adding Nuts and Fruits
  1. Chop the mixed nuts and dry the soaked fruits.
Assemble the Cake
  1. Butter and flour a 22 cm round cake pan.
  2. Layer the batter, adding apples, nuts, and dried fruits as you go. Repeat until all ingredients are used.
Baking
  1. Bake in a preheated static oven at 180°C for about 40 minutes. Check doneness with a toothpick.
Finishing Touch
  1. Let the cake cool, unmold it, dust with powdered sugar, and slice!

Notes

Best served warm, can be paired with Greek yogurt or vanilla ice cream. Stores well in an airtight container.