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Italian Apple Cake

A delightful dessert that blends tender, spiced apples with soft, buttery cake, ideal for any occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Baking, Dessert
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 200
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 kilo 1 kilo (2 pounds) apples, peeled, cored, and sliced
  • 2 cups 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup 1 cup sugar
  • 4 large 4 eggs Large eggs are preferred for this recipe.
  • 1/2 cup 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted Make sure the butter is cooled before mixing.
  • 1 teaspoon 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • a pinch A pinch of salt Enhances the flavors.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease and flour a cake pan.
  2. Prepare the apples by peeling, coring, and slicing them into thin pieces. Set them aside for later.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
  4. In another bowl, beat the eggs. Then, stir in the melted butter and vanilla extract until mixed smoothly.
Mixing
  1. Combine the wet and dry ingredients carefully, mixing until just incorporated.
  2. Gently fold in the apple slices, making sure they are well distributed throughout the batter.
Baking
  1. Pour the batter into your prepared cake pan, leveling the top with a spatula.
  2. Bake for 45–50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  3. Let cool for a few minutes in the pan before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Dust with powdered sugar for a simple presentation or serve with ice cream or cream. Consider using a mix of sweet and tart apples for the best flavor.