This delicious Apple cake comes directly from my mother-in-law recipe book and it’s a classic Italian style breakfast cake, effortless to make and tastes incredible. Pair it with a good cup of tea or coffee and you’ve got the start to a great day. If you like apple desserts, you have to give this cake a try!
Let’s see how to make the Apple cake recipe! So let’s get started.
If you like homemade cakes, then I suggest you also this delicious Soft orange cake or this Lemon Loaf Cake.
Ingredients for the Apple cake
Tools
Steps
The Apple cake is easy to make.
First put the butter in a bowl and melt in the microwave for 30 seconds at maximum speed, set aside.
Meanwhile in the stand mixer beat the eggs together with the sugar (1), until the mixture is light and fluffy (2).
You can also use the electric whisk and put the ingredients in a bowl.
Sift the flour, starch (if you don’t have it use all flour) and yeast and add them gently to the mixture, along with the melted butter and salt.
Preheat the oven at 365°F (185° C)
Peel the apples. Put 2 small cubed apples in the mixture and gently mix with a spatula. Thinly slice the other two: you will need them on top of the cake.
Butter and flour a 10-inch (26 cm) cake pan (3), pour the dough into it and add the apples (4).
Bake in a preheated oven for about 40 minutes, until just beginning to turn golden.
Cooking times vary from oven to oven. To check if it is done, insert a toothpick in the center of the cake. If it comes out clean, it’s cooked. If it’s sticky and moist, the cake isn’t ready yet.
Do not overcook the cake, otherwise it will be dry.
Allow the apple cake cool completely. Once at room temperature, sprinkle with powdered sugar if you want.
Here it is. The Apple cake is ready.
Enjoy!
Storage
You can store the Apple Cake in an airtight container for up to 3-4 days, but it’s unlikely to last that long.
Tips & Tricks
You can use vegetable oil instead of butter.
You can add to the batter a teaspoon of cinnamon for a more flavorful and spicy taste.
Varied doses for servings