Discover the enchantment of this Apple Almond Cake, a delightful dessert that masterfully combines the crispness of fresh apples with a soft, almond-flavored cake. Perfect for any occasion, this recipe is both simple and elegant.
Ingredients:
- For a 20 cm diameter cake
- 3 large apples, peeled, cored, and thinly sliced
- 2 eggs
- 150g sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 75g melted butter
- 150g all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- A pinch of salt
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- Blanched sliced almonds
- Powdered sugar for dusting (optional)
Instructions:
- Preparation:
- Preheat the oven to 180°C.
- Grease a 20 cm cake pan with butter and lightly dust with flour.
- Making the Batter:
- Whisk eggs in a bowl.
- Add sugar and mix until creamy.
- Stir in vanilla extract and melted butter.
- Add flour, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon, mixing gently to combine.
- Assembling the Cake:
- Fold in the apple slices into the batter.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan, smoothing the top.
- Arrange an additional layer of apple slices on top and sprinkle with sliced almonds.
- Baking:
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Finishing Touches:
- Let the cake cool in the pan, then transfer to a serving plate.
- Dust with powdered sugar if desired.
Enjoy your Apple Almond Cake, a perfect blend of fruit and nutty flavors in a tender, moist cake. It's a delightful treat that's sure to please any palate! 👩🏻🍳🍏🍰