Classic Italian Apple Cake: An Easy Family Recipe (VIDEO)
This classic Italian apple cake is meant for sharing with friends and family. Its simplicity and nostalgic flavors are sure to spark conversation and bring people together. Bake up a batch of memories and enjoy!
You have an old family recipe notebook that contains a treasure trove of classic desserts passed down through generations. Flipping through the timeworn pages, you come across an apple cake recipe in your grandmother’s cursive handwriting. At the sight of her familiar penmanship, memories of baking together in her warm, cozy kitchen come flooding back. You can practically smell the sweet aroma of apples baking as you read over the simple, comforting recipe. With a feeling of nostalgic joy, you collect the ingredients to recreate your grandmother’s moist apple cake, eager to sink your teeth into a tender, homemade slice and be transported back to your childhood.
Step-by-Step Instructions for Baking This Classic Italian Apple Cake
To make this family-favorite apple cake, you will need a few essential tools and ingredients.
Ingredients
Gather
- 2 eggs
- A pinch of salt
- 100 g (½ cup sugar) + 2 tablespoons sugar
- 80 g all-purpose flour (⅔ cup)
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla powder or vanilla extract
- 100 ml milk (⅓ cup plus 1 tbsp)
- 20 g melted butter (1 tbsp plus 2 tsp)
- Zest of 1 lemon
You will also need
- 4 medium apples or 5 small apples
- juice of half a lemon
- powdered sugar for dusting
Tools
To make this moist apple cake, you will need a Non-stick 7-inch Springform Pan and a hand electric mixer.
Instructions
First, grease and flour an 18 cm (7-inch) springform pan (1). In a bowl, whisk the eggs and salt until combined (2). Add 100 g sugar and whisk until the mixture is light and fluffy, about 2 minutes (3). Add the flour, baking powder, vanilla, milk, melted butter, and lemon zest, mixing after each addition until just combined.
Preparing the Apples
Peel, core, and slice the apples into thin wedges (4). Toss with the lemon juice to prevent browning (5). Fold the apples into the batter (6).
Baking
Pour the batter into the prepared pan and sprinkle with 2 tablespoons granulated sugar (7). Bake in the preheated oven at 180 °C (ca. 356 °F) for 40 to 50 minutes, until the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Finishing Touches
Allow the cake to cool completely in the pan before removing. Dust with powdered (8)sugar and enjoy!
How to Store The Apple Cake
Allow the cake to cool completely, then wrap tightly in plastic wrap or store in an airtight container. This prevents the cake from drying out and keeps it fresh for 3 to 5 days. For longer storage, wrap slices individually in plastic wrap or foil before freezing for up to 3 months. Simply thaw slices and enjoy!
Watch Classic Italian Apple Cake Video Recipe
Classic Italian Apple Cake: An Easy Family Recipe
Equipment
- 1 18 cm (7-inch) springform pan
Ingredients
- 2 eggs
- A pinch of salt
- 100 g + 2 tablespoons sugar
- 80 g all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla powder or vanilla extract.
- 100 ml milk
- 20 g melted butter
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 4 medium apples or 5 small apples
- Juice of 1/2 lemon
- Powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 180 °C (356 °F).
- Grease and flour an 18 cm (7-inch) diameter springform pan.
- Add eggs and salt to a bowl. Whisk for 1 minute.
- Add 100 g sugar and whisk until light and fluffy.
- Add the flour in 3 batches, continuing to whisk.
- Add baking powder, vanilla, milk, butter, and whisk.
- Add lemon zest and stir. Set aside.
- Peel and cut the apples into thin slices. Mix with lemon juice.
- Add the apples to the batter.
- Pour the mixture into the springform pan.
- Sprinkle with 2 tablespoons granulated sugar.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 40–50 minutes, until the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow to cool completely without removing the cake from the pan.
- Sprinkle with icing sugar before serving the cooled cake.
