Italian Apple Cake

Italian Apple Cake, also known as Torta di Mele, is a traditional Italian dessert that is enjoyed during the autumn season when apples are abundant.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 90 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 9.

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Italian Apple Cake

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: Italian Courses: Anytime, Dessert Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 40 min Rest Time 30 min Total Time 1 hr 30 mins

Servings: 8 Calories: 2400

Best Season: Fall

Ingredients

Servings

• 500 gram Apples
• 200 gram All-purpose flour
• 150 gram Granulated sugar
• 150 gram Butter
• 3 unit Eggs
• 2 teaspoon Baking powder
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 100 milliliter Milk
• 20 gram Powdered sugar

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). Grease and flour a round cake pan.
2. Peel, core, and thinly slice the apples.
3. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
5. Mix in the vanilla extract.
6. In a separate bowl, combine the flour and baking powder.
7. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with the milk.
8. Pour half of the batter into the prepared pan and arrange half of the apple slices on top.
9. Repeat with the remaining batter and apple slices.
10. Bake for 40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
11. Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
12. Dust with powdered sugar before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 300kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 12g19%

Total Carbohydrate 45g15%

Sugars 30g

Protein 4g8%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.