The soft apple cake is the perfect dessert for those looking for a genuine, simple, and irresistible recipe.
Made with a batter as light as a cloud and enriched with the enveloping aroma of apples and cinnamon, it wins you over at the first bite with its soft and spongy texture.
It’s a classic cake that never goes out of style, ideal for breakfast, a snack, or to end a meal with a note of sweetness. Thanks to its easy and quick preparation, even those with little time can bring to the table a homemade dessert that is healthy and delicately flavored.
A recipe that encompasses all the warmth of tradition and will make every moment of the day special. Try it out now!
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- Difficulty: Very Easy
- Cost: Economical
- Preparation time: 20 Minutes
- Portions: 6 People
- Cooking methods: Oven
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients for Soft Apple Cake
- 1 lb Golden Delicious apples
- 2 eggs
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1 1/4 cups flour
- 5 oz butter
- 3 1/2 tbsp milk
- 1 pinch salt
- 2 pinches ground cinnamon
- 1 packet baking powder
Preparation of Soft Apple Cake
Melt 3.5 oz of butter in a bain-marie, remove it from the heat and let it cool down (1). Butter and flour a 9.5-inch diameter springform pan (2). In a bowl, beat the two whole eggs with 1/2 cup of sugar and a pinch of cinnamon, adding the melted butter gradually while continuing to beat (3). Work until you obtain a sort of cream.
Add a pinch of salt and the flour, mixed with half a packet of baking powder, sifting it (4). Mix gently with a whisk, ensuring no lumps form in the batter (5). Dilute the batter with the milk, pouring it gradually (6). Pour the batter into the cake pan.
Wash and peel the apples. Cut them in half, remove the core and slice them thinly. Then, arrange them in a circular pattern, overlapping them (7). Caramelize the remaining sugar with the remaining 1.8 oz of butter and a pinch of cinnamon (8). Then distribute it over the apples, covering them (9).
Place the cake in a preheated oven at 392°F for about 35 minutes. After this time, insert a wooden skewer into the cake; if it comes out dry, take it out of the oven. Open the mold and let it cool.
Storage
The soft apple cake keeps perfectly at room temperature, under a glass dome or well covered with plastic wrap, for about 3-4 days.
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Secrets for a perfect soft apple cake
Want your soft apple cake to be truly cloud-like light and irresistibly fragrant? Here are some practical tips:
Choose the right apples: Golden apples are ideal for sweetness and softness, but you can mix them with Renette or Fuji for a more aromatic taste.
Sift the flour: this simple step avoids lumps and makes the batter lighter.
Beat the eggs well: they should become foamy and light, it’s the secret for a soft consistency.
Add a pinch of cinnamon: it will enhance the apple flavor and give an irresistible aroma.
Do not open the oven immediately: wait at least 30 minutes of baking before checking, so the cake does not deflate.
With these tricks, your apple cake will be a real success, just like grandma’s but with all the lightness of a modern recipe.
FAQ
Can I use another type of apple for the soft apple cake?
Yes! Golden apples are the most commonly used because they are sweet and soft, but you can also choose Renette, Fuji, or Pink Lady for a more aromatic flavor.
Can I make the soft apple cake without butter?
You can replace the butter with a delicately flavored vegetable oil, still achieving a light and very soft cake.
Is it possible to make the soft apple cake lactose-free?
Of course. Just replace milk and butter with plant-based or lactose-free versions: the result will be equally tasty.
