Italian Apple Cake: The Best Homemade Delight You'll Love
This Italian Apple Cake is a delicious, moist dessert packed with flavorful apples and warm spices. Perfect for any occasion!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 4 medium apples, peeled and sliced
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a cake pan.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the melted butter, sugar, and eggs, then whisk until smooth.
- Add the vanilla extract and lemon juice, mixing well.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
- Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined.
- Fold in the sliced apples gently.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and spread evenly.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Let it cool before serving.
Notes
- For an added twist, sprinkle some chopped nuts on top before baking.
- Serve with whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream for extra indulgence.