Description
Delightful Italian Apple Cake weaves rustic charm into each sweet, cinnamon-kissed slice. Homemade comfort emerges from simple ingredients, inviting you to savor a taste of traditional Italian baking with pure, wholesome pleasure.
Ingredients
Scale
Fresh Produce:
- 3 medium apples
- 1 lemon (zest + juice)
Dairy and Eggs:
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) milk
Dry and Wet Ingredients:
- 1 cup (200 grams) sugar
- 2/3 cup (160 milliliters) olive oil
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3 cups (455 grams) flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons (25 grams) sugar (for top)
- Powdered sugar (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare oven at 350°F and thoroughly coat a bundt pan with grease to prevent sticking.
- Carefully peel apples, dicing two into uniform cubes and grating one. Drizzle with fresh lemon juice and zest to enhance flavor and prevent browning.
- Whip eggs and sugar until light and airy, creating a fluffy texture. Incorporate oil, milk, and vanilla extract, blending until smooth and well-integrated.
- Gently fold in flour, baking powder, and salt, mixing minimally to maintain a tender cake structure. Avoid overmixing to prevent a tough texture.
- Carefully integrate apple pieces into the batter, ensuring even distribution throughout. Transfer mixture to prepared bundt pan, spreading evenly.
- Sprinkle additional sugar across the top for a delightful caramelized crust. Bake for 40-50 minutes until golden brown and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Allow cake to rest in pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack for complete cooling. Once cooled, dust with powdered sugar for an elegant finishing touch.
Notes
- Opt for firm, tart apples like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp for best texture and balanced sweetness.
- Grating and cubing apples creates delightful textural contrast in every bite of the cake.
- Avoid overmixing batter to keep the cake tender and prevent tough, dense results.
- Experiment with alternative flours like almond or gluten-free blends for dietary modifications.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 40-50 mins
- Category: Breakfast, Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 327 kcal
- Sugar: 27 g
- Sodium: 174 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 49 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg