Create a stunning and delicious dessert with our One-Pan Rose Apple Cake. This cake not only looks beautiful with its rose-like arrangement of apple slices but is also incredibly easy to make, perfect for any spontaneous gathering or special occasion. The combination of soft cake with the lightly spiced, tender apple slices creates a delightful texture and flavor. Serve it as it is or with a scoop of ice cream for an extra treat. Whether you're an experienced baker or trying your hand at something new, this rose apple cake is sure to impress with its elegant appearance and delightful taste.
Ingredients:
- 150ml kefir or yogurt
- 3 eggs
- 150g butter
- Paste from 1 vanilla bean
- 150g sugar
- 7-8 apples, thinly sliced
- 190g flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 20g icing sugar for dusting
- 500ml boiling water (for soaking apple slices)
Instructions:
- Prepare Apples:
- Preheat the oven to 185°C (365°F). Line a 24-26 cm springform pan with parchment paper.
- Soak the thinly sliced apples in boiling water to soften them slightly.
- Mix Wet Ingredients:
- In a mixing bowl, cream together sugar, butter, eggs, and yogurt. Add vanilla bean paste and mix well.
- Combine Dry Ingredients:
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and cinnamon.
- Assemble Cake:
- Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture.
- Pour the batter into the prepared springform pan.
- Drain the apple slices and arrange them on top of the batter in a rose-like pattern.
- Bake:
- Bake the cake for 45-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Serve:
- Let the cake cool completely, then dust with icing sugar.
- Serve as is or with a scoop of ice cream.
Enjoy this One-Pan Rose Apple Cake, a dessert that's as beautiful to look at as it is delicious to eat, perfect for impressing your guests or treating yourself to a visually stunning and tasty treat. 🍎🍰🌹🍨✨