The Greek apple cake is a scenic dessert that is very easy to make. Quick and delicious, it has nothing to envy from the ricotta cream spoon dessert, also made with phyllo dough ready-made. Have you already tried the phyllo rolls with apples? They are equally delicious! The cake I am proposing today is a dessert that alternates crunchiness with softness, and the fragrant filling will make you fall in love! What are you waiting for? Go prepare it.
If you are looking for other savory phyllo dough recipes, take a look at these:
- Difficulty: Easy
- Cost: Cheap
- Preparation time: 10 Minutes
- Portions: 6
- Cooking methods: Oven, Air Fryer
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: All Seasons
- Energy 492.74 (Kcal)
- Carbohydrates 39.67 (g) of which sugars 22.38 (g)
- Proteins 5.50 (g)
- Fat 34.83 (g) of which saturated 12.68 (g)of which unsaturated 8.42 (g)
- Fibers 1.50 (g)
- Sodium 184.42 (mg)
Indicative values for a portion of 150 g processed in an automated way starting from the nutritional information available on the CREA* and FoodData Central** databases. It is not food and / or nutritional advice.
* CREATES Food and Nutrition Research Center: https://www.crea.gov.it/alimenti-e-nutrizione https://www.alimentinutrizione.it ** U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, 2019. https://fdc.nal.usda.gov
Ingredients
- 1 package phyllo dough
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup sugar
- to taste lemon zest
- 9 tbsp butter
- 1 apple
- to taste powdered sugar
- 1 packet vanillin
Tools
- 1 Whisk
- 1 Bowl
How to Make Greek Apple Cake
First, let’s prepare the liquid part: In a bowl, put the eggs, sugar, vanillin, and cream, and mix with a whisk.
Mix well to combine flavors and aromas, allowing the sugar and eggs to dissolve. Once done, set it aside for later.
Take the first sheet of phyllo dough and brush it with melted butter.
Place a second sheet of phyllo dough on top, making sure it adheres well.
At this point, crinkle it with your hands to give it an accordion shape.
Roll it up and place it in the center of a well-buttered mold, about 8 inches in diameter.
Proceed by buttering and pairing the sheets of phyllo dough 2 by 2 as indicated in the previous step. Place the crinkled sections around the first, starting from the center and moving to the edges of the cake tin.
At this point, butter the cake and bake in the oven at 356°F for about 15 minutes or until the dough is lightly golden. Meanwhile, cut the apples into thin slices; take the cake out of the oven and place the apple slices, inserting them between the slots of the cake.
Pour the previously prepared mixture, then bake again at 356°F for about 30-35 minutes.
Remove your Greek apple cake from the oven and let it warm, finally dust with powdered sugar.
Storage and Variations of the Greek Apple Cake
The Greek apple cake is delicious warm but also cold. You can replace the apples with other fruits like Pears or Blueberries, or alternatively, you can add dried fruits at the end of baking.
FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)
What is Greek Phyllo Dough?
Phyllo dough takes its name from the Greek “phyllo” which means “leaf”. It is mostly made with flour, water, oil, and a pinch of salt. The dough is prepared and left to rest for 2 hours, then divided into equal parts to be rolled out with a rolling pin.
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