At first glance, it might seem like a focaccia, but it is actually the simple and genuine homemade apple cake my mom taught me to make. This apple cake is the least complex cake there is, and precisely because of its simplicity, it is usually appreciated even by those who don’t enjoy desserts much. Therefore, apples abound in this large cake, made to last almost a week to use liberally. The homemade apple and cinnamon cake can also be stored in the refrigerator.
- Difficulty: Easy
- Cost: Medium
- Preparation time: 30 Minutes
- Portions: 6 people
- Cooking methods: Oven
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
- 4 cups Flour
- 1 1/4 cups Sugar
- 6 Eggs
- 2 packets Baking powder
- 2/3 cup Milk
- 1/4 cup Extra virgin olive oil
- 2 Lemons (Grated zest)
- Lemon juice (One lemon)
- 6 Apples
- to taste Ground cinnamon
Tools
- Cake pan
- Bowl
Preparation
Peel the apples, cut them into large pieces, and place them in a container with lemon-juiced water to prevent them from browning.
In the food processor, combine flour, sugar, eggs, the two packets of baking powder dissolved in the milk, the oil, and the lemon juice with the grated zest and mix.
Butter and flour a large cake pan, 12 inches in diameter, and pour in the soft mixture.
Scatter the apples on top and finish by adding a generous sprinkle of ground cinnamon and sugar over the apples. Bake in the oven at 482°F for about forty minutes.
Let it cool before serving. The soft and fragrant homemade apple and cinnamon cake is a healthy and genuine cake, perfect to satisfy your sweet cravings at snack time or breakfast.
Even those with diabetes can enjoy this genuine cake by replacing sugar with a suitable sweetener.
Authentic Homemade Apple and Cinnamon Cake
Tip for homemade apple and cinnamon cake: If you can find fresh eggs, from a farmer who raises them outdoors, trust me, the difference is noticeable, and the cake will be even better.
Always prefer organic ingredients because it’s certainly worth it.
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