The apple cake without a mixer is a quick apple dessert , easy and delicious, prepared in just a few minutes with a whisk and a bowl. I often make apple desserts at home, especially if they’re quick: my family particularly enjoys apple pastries with jam, apple and chocolate chip muffins, custard and apple tart, and soft apple cookies.
Some time ago, I also tried the 12-tablespoon apple cake because it was quick and no scale was needed. I wanted to try this recipe out of sheer curiosity to prepare a quick breakfast dessert, but the result absolutely amazed me! With little effort, you will get a very soft, moist, fruit-rich, fragrant cake, a real pleasure to eat!
To make this 5-minute apple cake, no special equipment is needed, and you don’t even have to weigh all the ingredients, as some can be measured using a classic plastic cup. In short, it’s the classic grandmother’s apple cake recipe, with few ingredients and steps, but the result is guaranteed.
You can personalize it as you prefer: you can use the flavors you like best, such as vanilla, orange, lemon, or cinnamon. You can also choose to use cow’s milk, a plant-based drink, a citrus juice, or fruit juice with no added sugar. You can eat it as it is or accompany it with some excellent custard.
To make it more beautiful, I glazed it with quick homemade gelatin in a few minutes after baking. If you prefer, you can also use the famous ready-made gelatin found in supermarkets or omit it.
You can prepare this simple apple dessert for breakfast and snacks. Whenever you have a few free minutes and some ripe apples, I recommend trying it. I’m sure it will become one of your favorite cakes. I immediately wrote it in my proven and approved recipe notebook, which tells you a lot about the goodness of this easy and quick apple cake.
Well, now let’s move on to the recipe and see together how to prepare this delicious apple cake without a mixer. I’ll leave you with more links to quick desserts to prepare with guaranteed results.
- Difficulty: Very easy
- Cost: Very economical
- Preparation time: 10 Minutes
- Portions: 8 People
- Cooking methods: Oven
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: Autumn, Winter
Ingredients for the Apple Cake without Mixer
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1 cup sunflower seed oil (used a classic plastic cup)
- 1 cup milk (or fruit juice – used a classic plastic cup)
- 3 eggs
- 1 packet baking powder
- 1 packet vanillin (or orange or lemon zest)
- 4 apples (sweet and ripe)
- 1/2 cup water
- 2 3/4 tsp cornstarch
- 1/4 cup sugar
- A few drops lemon juice
Tools to Prepare the Apple Cake without Mixer
- Cake Pan 9 inches
- Bowl
- Hand Whisk
Steps to Prepare the Apple Cake without Mixer
Now let’s see all the steps to prepare this 5-minute apple cake. As you’ll see, it will take about 5 minutes or a little more to prepare the batter!
Take all the ingredients out of the fridge. This way, you’ll use them at room temperature.
Dice 3 out of the 4 apples. If you like, drizzle them with a little lemon juice and set aside.
In a bowl, place the eggs and sugar.
Quickly mix with a hand whisk.
Add the flavors: I chose vanillin and grated orange peel.
Add the cup of oil and mix.
Then add the cup of milk or juice and mix again.
At this point, start incorporating the dry ingredients. Add the flour
little by little. Finally, add the sifted baking powder.
Mix everything with the whisk until you get a smooth, lump-free, and fairly thick batter.
Add the apple chunks to the batter and mix to distribute them. Flour and butter a 9-inch diameter springform cake pan.
Pour the batter and level the surface.
Peel the fourth apple you set aside, slice it, and cover the surface of the cake. If using small apples, you might need two.
Bake the cake in a preheated static oven at 350°F for 50 minutes. Since there are many apples in the batter, the batter might remain moist at the end of the cooking time. Do the toothpick test, and if it comes out with batter, cover the cake’s surface with aluminum foil and continue baking for another 5-10 minutes.
Once ready, let it cool in the oven with the door open.
To make it more beautiful and shiny, I brushed the cake’s surface with a bit of gelatin prepared in just a few minutes.
In a small pot, put the water and cornstarch and mix cold. Add the sugar and a few drops of lemon juice.
Transfer to the stove, stirring over low heat until the gelatin thickens. It will take about 2-3 minutes.
Brush the entire surface of the cake to make it shiny.
The apple cake without a mixer is ready to be enjoyed in all its goodness! If you like soft, moist cakes with lots of fruit in the batter, you absolutely must try this recipe!
The inside is soft and moist. You’ll taste apple chunks in every bite!
Storage and Tips
– The apple cake without a mixer keeps at room temperature for 2-3 days covered by a cake dome. If the outdoor temperatures are a bit higher, I recommend keeping it in the fridge to prevent mold from forming.
– I would avoid freezing this cake: being moist and rich in apples, it would most likely lose its original consistency once thawed.
– If you use very ripe apples, you can further reduce the sugar amount in the recipe because the sugar from the apples will sweeten the cake.
– The baking times mentioned in the recipe are indicative. If the apples used release more water, the batter will be moister, and the cake will need more time to bake. Adjust according to your oven and always do the toothpick test.
FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)
What is the texture of the apple cake without a mixer?
It has a very soft and moist texture. Each slice contains many apple chunks, making it delicious to eat even on its own.
Is the apple cake lactose-free?
To make this apple cake lactose-free, just use a plant-based drink, lactose-free cow’s milk, or orange or mandarin juice or other fruit juice.
Can I use any fruit juice?
It would be preferable to use freshly squeezed juices or fruit juices with no added sugars to avoid overloading the dessert with too much sugar. If you have no other choice, use a regular fruit juice carton, but reduce the sugar amount in the recipe by 20-30 grams.
Is the gelatin on top necessary? Can it be replaced?
The gelatin on top is not necessary. It adds a touch to the cake. If you don’t like it, you can omit it. If you don’t want to make it at home, you can use ready-made dessert gelatin or you can use a bit of apricot jam.
Which varieties of apples are suitable for making this quick apple cake?
It would be preferable to use firm and ripe apples. Golden Delicious, Fuji, Envy are perfect.
