If you're looking for a simple yet delicious dessert that's perfect for impromptu gatherings or a cozy family dinner, our Easy One-Pan Apple Almond Cake is the ideal choice. This cake combines the natural sweetness of apples with the nutty crunch of almonds, all brought together in a soft, flavorful cake base. Made with ingredients like kefir or yogurt and infused with the richness of vanilla, this cake is as delightful to eat as it is easy to make. Serve it with a scoop of ice cream for an extra treat or enjoy it as is for a satisfying dessert experience.
Ingredients:
- 150ml kefir or yogurt
- 3 eggs
- 170g butter
- Paste from 1 vanilla bean
- 150g sugar
- 7-8 apples, sliced (reserve about 1 apple for topping)
- 200g flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 60-70g shredded almonds
- 20g icing sugar for dusting
Instructions:
- Prepare the Cake:
- Preheat the oven to 185°C (365°F). Line a 24-26 cm springform pan with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together butter, sugar, and vanilla bean paste with an electric mixer until fluffy (about 3-5 minutes). Add eggs and beat for an additional 2 minutes.
- Mix Dry Ingredients:
- In a separate bowl, combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, and cinnamon.
- Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients:
- Fold yogurt into the creamed butter mixture. Then, gently mix in the dry ingredients to form a batter.
- Assemble the Cake:
- Pour 1/4 of the batter into the prepared springform pan, spreading it evenly.
- Add most of the apple slices, then cover with the remaining batter.
- Sprinkle shredded almonds on top and arrange the remaining apple slices.
- Bake:
- Bake the cake for 45-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Cool and Serve:
- Let the cake cool completely before dusting with icing sugar.
Serve this Easy One-Pan Apple Almond Cake as a delightful dessert, perfect with a scoop of ice cream or enjoyed on its own. A treat that's as simple to make as it is delicious to eat. 🍎🍰🍦✨