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Apple Rose Cake

A stunning dessert that tastes delicious and looks beautiful, featuring layers filled with shredded apples and decorated with thin apple slices.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Cake, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour (240g)
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp salt
Wet Ingredients
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened (113g)
  • 1 cup granulated sugar (200g)
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup shredded apples (about 2 medium apples)
Decorative Ingredients
  • 2-3 apples, thinly sliced for decoration
  • 1 tsp cinnamon (optional)
  • Powdered sugar for dusting (optional)

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan.
  2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
Mixing
  1. In a separate bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy.
  2. Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
  3. Gradually incorporate the dry ingredients into the wet mixture without overmixing. Fold in the shredded apples gently.
Baking
  1. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan, smoothing the top with a spatula.
  2. Carefully layer the thin apple slices on top of the batter in a rose pattern.
  3. If desired, sprinkle cinnamon over the apple slices.
  4. Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Cooling and Serving
  1. Allow the cake to cool in the pan for a few minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  2. Dust with powdered sugar before serving.

Notes

Use fresh apples for the best flavor. This cake can be baked a day in advance.