The apple cake and orange juice is a simple yet surprisingly aromatic dessert, combining the delicacy of apples with the citrusy taste of orange. The buttery note lends softness and fragrance, transforming a homemade recipe into a refined dessert to pair with a delicious vanilla sauce or cream ice cream. Perfect for breakfast, for a heartwarming snack that conquers at first bite. Simple to prepare yet rich in taste and flavor. This apple and orange juice cake can also be prepared in a lactose-free version by replacing traditional butter with lactose-free butter or a plant-based alternative.
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- Difficulty: Very Easy
- Cost: Economical
- Preparation time: 20 Minutes
- Portions: 12 Pieces
- Cooking methods: Oven
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: Fall, Winter, and Spring
Ingredients
- 13 tbsp butter
- 4.2 oz sugar
- 3 eggs
- 0.4 cup orange juice
- 1.75 cups flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tbsp orange zest (grated)
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 1 pinch salt
- 2 apples
- 3 tbsp orange marmalade
Tools
- 2 Bowls
- 1 Mixer
- 1 Knife
- 1 Cake Pan
Steps
In a bowl, place the softened butter and work with electric beaters. Add the sugar and beat until creamy. Add the grated orange zest, vanilla, and salt.
Mix and add one egg at a time. Continue to work until the eggs are well absorbed by the butter and sugar mixture.
Pour in half of the flour and half of the orange juice. Mix with the beaters and then add the remaining flour, baking powder, and orange juice. Mix well.
Butter and flour a 9.5-inch pan. Pour the mixture in.
Peel the apples and slice them. Decorate the cake with the apples. Bake in a preheated static oven at 356°F for 40 minutes.
Remove from the oven and immediately brush with warm orange marmalade. Let cool and remove from the pan.
Tips
It keeps in a cool place for 5 days.
FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)
Can I make the apple cake with orange juice lactose-free?
Yes, you can replace the butter with lactose-free butter or margarine in the same quantities.
