This Classic Apple Cake captures the essence of traditional home baking with its moist, fluffy texture and rich apple flavor, enhanced by a hint of lemon. Made with fresh apples and a simple batter that rises beautifully in the oven, this cake is both rustic and elegant. The soft pieces of apple provide a delightful texture contrast, while the lemon juice adds a refreshing zing that lifts the overall flavor profile.
Why You'll Love This: If you enjoy cakes that are not overly sweet and offer natural fruit flavors, this apple cake is perfect. It's incredibly moist, thanks to the addition of butter and milk, and the sugary crust formed by a generous dusting of powdered sugar adds just the right amount of sweetness. This cake is comforting on any day, whether served as a dessert or a tea-time treat.
Perfect Occasion: This cake is ideal for any gathering, from casual brunches to more formal afternoon teas. It's a wonderful dessert for family dinners, especially during the autumn months when apples are in season. Its comforting warmth and satisfying texture also make it a great choice for holiday celebrations or simply as a weekend baking project.
Decoration Tips: To enhance the rustic charm of this apple cake, serve it with a liberal dusting of powdered sugar. For a little extra flair, you can arrange thin apple slices in a decorative pattern on top before baking, which will caramelize and look beautiful. A dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream on the side also pairs wonderfully with the warm flavors of the cake.
Ingredients:
- 3 eggs
- 250 grams of sugar
- 300 grams of all-purpose flour
- 3 apples, peeled, cored, and chopped
- 70 grams of soft butter
- 200 ml of milk
- 16 grams of baking powder
- Juice and zest of one lemon
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions:
- Prepare the Apples:
- Peel and chop the apples into small pieces. Drizzle them with lemon juice to prevent browning and enhance their flavor.
- Make the Batter:
- In a mixing bowl, beat the eggs until light and foamy.
- Gradually add the sugar while continuing to beat until the mixture is light and fluffy, about 4 minutes.
- Sift in the flour and baking powder, then add the soft butter and milk. Mix with an electric mixer until the batter is smooth and voluminous.
- Assemble the Cake:
- Fold in most of the chopped apples into the batter gently with a spoon.
- Pour the batter into a 24 cm cake pan lined with parchment paper or greased and floured.
- Arrange the remaining apple pieces on top of the batter.
- Bake the Cake:
- Preheat the oven to 180 degrees Celsius. Bake the cake for about 50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool and Serve:
- Let the cake cool in the pan for a few minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
- Once completely cool, dust with powdered sugar.
Enjoy this delightful Classic Apple Cake, perfect for making any day a little sweeter and more special!