Romanian Apple Cake

Romanian Apple Cake, also known as ‘Placinta cu mere,’ is a traditional Romanian dessert that is often enjoyed during the autumn season. It is a delicious and comforting treat that showcases the abundance of apples in Romania.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 90 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 10.

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Romanian Apple Cake

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: Romanian Courses: Bakery, 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: 2800

Best Season: Fall

Ingredients

Servings

• 500 gram Apples
• 150 gram Unsalted Butter
• 200 gram Sugar
• 3 unit Eggs
• 200 gram All-Purpose Flour
• 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
• 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 50 gram Powdered Sugar

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). Grease and flour a round cake pan.
2. Peel and core the apples, then cut them into thin slices.
3. In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, mixing until just combined.
5. Spread half of the batter into the prepared cake pan. Arrange half of the apple slices on top, then sprinkle with half of the powdered sugar. Repeat with the remaining batter, apples, and powdered sugar.
6. Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
7. Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
8. Dust with powdered sugar before serving. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 350kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 16g25%

Total Carbohydrate 48g16%

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.