Description
Indulge in the comforting flavors of the Perfect Italian Apple Cake Golden, a delightful dessert that brings the essence of Italy right to your home. This cake features a moist texture and a harmonious blend of fresh apples and warm spices, making it perfect for any occasion—from family gatherings to quiet afternoons with coffee. Easy to make and irresistibly delicious, this cake promises to become a cherished favorite in your household.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 medium Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored, and diced
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch round cake pan or line it with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt. Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Gently fold in the diced apples until evenly distributed.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth out the top. Bake for 45-50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Allow cooling before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 100g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 70mg