Soft and Quick Annurca Apple Cake
The Soft and Quick Annurca Apple Cake is an easy and fast dessert to prepare even at the last minute for a special occasion. With its light sugary, fruity, and fresh scent, it always evokes happy festive feelings.
- Difficulty: Very easy
- Cost: Economical
- Preparation time: 15 Minutes
- Portions: 10 people
- Cooking methods: Oven
- Cuisine: Italian
- Energy 194.27 (Kcal)
- Carbohydrates 38.76 (g) of which sugars 24.61 (g)
- Proteins 5.73 (g)
- Fat 2.61 (g) of which saturated 1.11 (g)of which unsaturated 1.34 (g)
- Fibers 1.75 (g)
- Sodium 39.21 (mg)
Indicative values for a portion of 90 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
- 4 Eggs (large)
- 6 oz Brown sugar
- 1 1/2 cups All-purpose flour
- 1 packet Baking powder
- 4 Annurca apples
- as needed Vanilla powdered sugar
- 2 tsps Water (very cold)
- 1 Lemon zest
- 1 tsp Vanilla extract
- 1 Lemon juice
Tools
- 1 Bowl
- 2 Small bowls
- 1 Spoon
- 1 Hand blender
- 1 Knife
- 1 Bowl (medium size)
- 1 Citrus juicer
- 1 Spatula
- 1 Parchment paper
- 1 Pan Round 10-inch diameter
Preparation
Separate the yolks from the whites.
Whip the yolks with half of the sugar.
Add the grated lemon zest.
Separately, firmly whip the egg whites with the other half of the sugar, two tablespoons of very cold water, and a pinch of salt.
Cut the apples into small pieces, soaking them in lukewarm water and the juice of half a lemon to prevent them from browning.
Mix the flour with the baking powder.
Add the flour and baking powder mixture to the whipped yolks.
Add the apple pieces after draining them.
Add the vanilla essence.
Finally, gently mix the batter with the whipped egg whites, always moving from bottom to top.
Place a sheet of parchment paper on the pan and pour the batter in carefully.
Bake in a preheated oven at 356°F for forty minutes.
Sprinkle generously with vanilla powdered sugar using a sifter, as soon as it’s cold, and serve.
Notes
These quantities are for a pan with a 10-inch diameter. It keeps well for at least 4 days. I baked it in a gas oven, so be careful if using an electric or convection oven to reduce the temperature or cooking times.
Personal advice:
As advice, I must say that having experimented with different types of apples, it turns out good especially with other very sweet apple types, like Fuji or Pink Lady.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the benefits of Annurca apples compared to other apple varieties?
Annurca apples are a distinctive variety of Campania and offer various benefits compared to other apples: they are rich in antioxidants with anti-inflammatory properties and polyphenols that help the heart.
For which recipes are Annurca apples most suitable?
These apples are very versatile and have a particular taste, so certainly for cakes, where their sweetness also allows for reduced sugar content. They are also perfect in savory dishes, in salads with walnuts, almonds, and cheeses, or to accompany roasts, as their acidity balances the taste of fats.
