Description
Indulge in the warm, inviting flavors of a Perfect Italian Apple Cake, where tender apple pieces meet fragrant spices in a moist, delicious dessert. This cake is not only a comforting treat but also a versatile option for any occasion—from family gatherings to elegant dinner parties. With simple ingredients and straightforward preparation, you can create a slice of Italy right in your kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 medium Granny Smith or Honeycrisp apples, peeled, cored, and chopped
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 large eggs, at room temperature
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- Pinch of salt
- Chopped walnuts or almonds (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch round cake pan with butter or line it with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, toss the chopped apples with a sprinkle of cinnamon and set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy using an electric mixer.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time until fully combined, then mix in the vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, cinnamon (if desired), and salt; gradually incorporate this mixture into the wet ingredients until just combined.
- Fold in the chopped apples gently into the batter before pouring it into the prepared pan.
- Bake for 45–50 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45–50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 60mg