The strawberry apple panettone cake without butter is elegant, soft, and perfect for occasions, from Christmas to Mother’s Day, including Valentine’s Day and other holidays.
In short, the perfect and scenic dessert when you want to bring something different to the table than the usual apple pie.
The strawberry apples, also known as Kissabel, are unique because their flesh, besides being sweet, is red; this allows them to be used if we want to make the apple pie visually special.
I thought of making this cake for Christmas, baking it in the paper mold of 500 g panettone, and we loved the result.
The preparation is very simple: start by beating the eggs with sugar, add the oil, then the flour with the baking powder, and finally the almonds and apples cut into cubes. The batter is soft, moist just right, and perfect to support the decorative apples on top.
Once out of the oven, the strawberry apple panettone cake can be finished with a dusting of powdered sugar or with a brushing of honey or apricot jam for an even more elegant glossy effect.
This cake is ideal for breakfast, a snack, or as a festive dessert. It stays soft for several days and is even better the next day. It is also a great homemade gift idea, especially because the panettone mold makes it easy to transport and already “wrapped”.
A simple, genuine, and beautiful panettone cake to see: perfect for those who love tradition, but with a touch of originality.
I made it with the Thermomix, but I also provide the version with electric whisks.
READ TIPS AND F.A.Q. AT THE END OF THE RECIPE
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- Difficulty: Easy
- Cost: Medium
- Preparation time: 20 Minutes
- Portions: 8
- Cooking methods: Oven
- Cuisine: Creative
- Seasonality: Autumn, Winter and Spring, Christmas
Ingredients
- 1 1/4 cups type 1 flour (or all-purpose)
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/3 cup blanched almonds
- 2 eggs
- 1/3 cup rice oil (or vegetable oil)
- 3/8 cup ricotta
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 2 apples (Kissabel variety)
- ground cinnamon
- orange zest
Tools
- Electric Whisks
- Baking Molds paper for panettone
- Slicer
Steps
Wash both apples: peel one and cut it into small cubes; leave the other with the peel, cut it into wedges, and then into thin slices.
Wash and peel one of the two apples; remove the core and cut it into cubes.
Grind the almonds for 10 seconds/speed 8 and set aside. Pour the eggs and sugar into the bowl and whisk for 3 minutes/speed 4.
Add the oil; 1 minute/speed 3.
Add the ricotta; 1 minute/speed 3. Scrape the sides.
Add the dry ingredients and mix 30 seconds/speed 4.
Finally, add orange zest, cinnamon, and the apple cubes. 20 seconds/reverse speed.
Slice the other apple with the skin; with the mandoline, the result will be uniform and perfect.
Place the paper mold on a baking sheet for greater stability and pour the batter inside. Decorate with apple slices and, if desired, sprinkle with a little brown sugar.
Bake in a preheated oven at 340°F for 40/50 minutes (perform the test with a long wooden skewer).
Traditional Method:
Traditional Method:
Prepare the apples:
Peel one apple and cut it into small cubes (to incorporate into the batter).
Cut the other apple into thin slices with the well-washed skin to arrange on top in a radial pattern.
Prepare the batter:
In a bowl, beat eggs and sugar until light and fluffy.
Add oil and ricotta, mixing gently.
Sift flour, baking powder, and salt; gradually add to the mixture.
Incorporate finely chopped almonds.
Finally, add the flavors, apple cubes, and mix with a spatula.
Pour into the mold:
Pour the batter into the mold, leveling the surface.
Decoration:
Arrange the apple slices in a radial pattern on top.
Sprinkle some flaked almonds for a Christmas effect.
Baking: as above.
Baking: as above.
Tips:
It keeps for up to 4 days well sealed: the moisture from the apples keeps it soft.
FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)
Can I use other varieties of apples?
Yes, but the “strawberry” apples (those with pink flesh) give a unique visual impact. With yellow or green apples, the cake will be good but less scenic.
I don’t have a panettone mold: what cake pan can I use?
You can use a 20-22 cm round cake pan.
20 cm → taller cake
22 cm → wider and slightly shorter cake
In this case, bake for 35-45 minutes at 340-350°F.
