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MY ITALIAN GRANNY’S APPLE CAKE (TORTA DI MELE DELLA MIA NONNA)

My grandmother was a powerhouse when it came to baking cakes and desserts.


She left behind a wonderful recipe that will allow you to delight your palate with a delicious apple cake.

Let me know how you like it!

 
 

TORTA DI MELE DELLA MIA NONNA

MY ITALIAN GRANNY’S APPLE CAKE
Course Dessert
Cuisine Italian
Servings 4

Equipment

  • 10 inch Round Baking Pan

Ingredients
  

  • 300 grams All Purpose Flour* 2 3/8 Cups
  • 3 tsp Baking Powder
  • 3/4 Cups Granulated Sugar
  • 3 Eggs
  • 7 tbsp Soft Butter
  • 1/2 Cup Milk
  • 4 Apples
  • 1 Lemon Peel
  • Pinch Salt
  • Powdered Sugar to taste
  • *For a gluten-free alternative, substitute gluten-free all-purpose flour plus 3/4 tsp. xanthan gum.

Instructions
 

  • Start the preparation of the apple cake by mixing in a bowl the butter together with the granulated sugar until you get a homogeneous mixture
  • Combine the eggs, one at a time, the milk and the lemon peel. Stirr well after each addition
  • Add the sifted flour and baking powder, then mix  with a spatula
  • Add a pinch of salt
  • Peel the apples and cute into small cubes and add them to the dough, stirring carefully
  • Place everything inside  a circular mold with an opening circle of  9 inches in diameter, buttered and leveling  well with the spoon
  • Bake for 40 to 45 minutes to 350 F, or until the center of the cake is set and the top is lightly browned
  • Halfway through the baking time, rotate the cake
  • Once the cake has cooled, run a knife around the edges to loosen it, then gently unmold it so that the apple design is on top
  • Remove the parchment paper
  • Serve dusted with powdered sugar
Keyword italian cakes, italian dessert, TORTA DI MELE
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