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Rustic Italian Apple Cake (Torta di Mele)

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A moist and rustic Italian apple cake, perfect for a coffee break with its abundant fruit and simple pantry batter.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup plain yogurt
  • 3 medium apples, peeled, cored, and thinly sliced
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • Powdered sugar, for dusting

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, and salt.
  3. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
  5. Add the yogurt and mix until just combined.
  6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just incorporated. Do not overmix.
  7. Gently toss the sliced apples with the lemon juice to prevent browning.
  8. Spread half of the batter evenly into the prepared cake pan.
  9. Arrange half of the apple slices over the batter.
  10. Spread the remaining batter over the apples.
  11. Arrange the remaining apple slices on top of the batter.
  12. Bake for 45-55 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
  13. Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before inverting it onto a wire rack to cool completely.
  14. Dust with powdered sugar before serving.

Notes

  • Serve with a dusting of powdered sugar or a squeeze of fresh lemon juice.
  • This cake is delicious served warm or at room temperature.
  • For a richer flavor, you can add a pinch of cinnamon to the batter.

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