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Rustic Italian Apple Cake (Torta di Mele)

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A moist and rustic Italian apple cake with a simple batter, perfect for a coffee break. This recipe features a high apple-to-batter ratio and is easy to make with pantry staples.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 3 large eggs
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3 medium apples, peeled, cored, and thinly sliced
  • Powdered sugar, for dusting
  • Lemon zest, for serving (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
  3. In a large bowl, beat the eggs and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Gradually whisk in the vegetable oil, milk, and vanilla extract until well combined.
  5. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients in two additions, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
  6. Gently fold in the sliced apples into the batter, ensuring they are evenly distributed.
  7. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and spread evenly.
  8. Bake for 40-50 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
  9. Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before inverting it onto a wire rack to cool completely.
  10. Dust with powdered sugar before serving. Serve with lemon zest if desired.

Notes

  • For an extra moist cake, use a mix of apple varieties like Gala, Fuji, or Honeycrisp.
  • You can add a tablespoon of lemon juice to the batter for a brighter flavor.
  • This cake is delicious served warm or at room temperature.

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