Apple and Lemon Cake. A simple and quick recipe, perfect for breakfast, a snack, or as a dessert after a meal.
The apple and lemon cake is a soft and fragrant dessert that will win you over at the first bite. The sweetness of the apples pairs perfectly with the freshness of the lemon.
As I was saying, it’s a simple cake to prepare, ideal for a delicious breakfast, a tasty snack, or a treat after a meal. Make sure to try it!
Let’s see how to prepare the apple and lemon cake.
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- Difficulty: Very easy
- Cost: Very cheap
- Preparation time: 15 Minutes
- Portions: 10 Pieces
- Cooking methods: Oven
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: All seasons, Fall, Winter
- Energy 299.52 (Kcal)
- Carbohydrates 45.35 (g) of which sugars 23.99 (g)
- Proteins 5.55 (g)
- Fat 11.88 (g) of which saturated 1.85 (g)of which unsaturated 9.37 (g)
- Fibers 1.18 (g)
- Sodium 22.21 (mg)
Indicative values for a portion of 120 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
- 3 eggs
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1/3 cup lemon juice
- 1/2 cup sunflower oil
- 1/2 cup milk
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 packet baking powder
- 1 apple
- to taste sugar crystals
Tools
- 1 Bowl
- 1 Hand Mixer
- 1 Cake Pan
How to Prepare the Apple and Lemon Cake
In a bowl, combine the eggs, sugar, lemon juice, sunflower oil, milk, flour, and baking powder. Mix with an electric mixer, being careful not to create lumps.
Pour the mixture into a 9.5-inch cake pan, previously buttered and floured.
Place thin slices of apple on the surface. Add sugar crystals, and bake in a hot oven, static at 356°F. Let it cook for about 30/35 minutes. Make sure to check the cooking time based on your oven by using the toothpick test.
Take it out of the oven, let it cool slightly, and serve.
Storage
The cake can be stored at room temperature in an airtight container for 2-3 days.
FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)
What apples can I use?
You can use different varieties of apples according to your taste (Golden Delicious, Fuji, Renetta, Granny Smith for a more tart touch). Pear could also be an interesting alternative.
