APPLE CLOUD CAKE with Jam, a soft dessert for breakfast or snack, easy and quick, grandma’s recipe with simple and genuine apples, soft as a cloud.
I had some apples to use up and thought of making a breakfast cake: thus my apple cloud cake with jam was born, soft, fragrant, and very quick. This cake with apples and jam is perfect to start the day or for a delicious snack.
The apple cloud cake melts in your mouth, thanks to its soft and light batter, and the jam inside the cake creates an irresistible sweet heart. No need to be an expert: just use fresh apples, sugar, eggs, butter, flour, and your favorite type of jam, the result is a genuine cake that disappears in a flash!
Follow me in the kitchen; today we have the apple cloud cake with jam.
- Cost: Very cheap
- Preparation time: 25 Minutes
- Portions: 8 pieces
- Cooking methods: Oven
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: Autumn, Winter and Spring
Ingredients
- 2 cups flour (the kind you usually use)
- 3 eggs
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 pinch salt
- 1/3 cup milk
- 3.5 tbsp butter
- 2 cups apples (2 medium apples)
Steps
Peel the apples, cut them into chunks and set aside (you can sprinkle them with a bit of lemon).
Separate yolks and whites. Beat the whites until stiff with a pinch of salt and set aside.
In a bowl, beat the yolks with sugar until pale and frothy.
Add the warm melted butter and milk to the yolks, mixing well.
Fold in the sifted flour with baking powder and lemon zest, gradually.
Add the apples gently, then add the beaten egg whites, folding them from bottom to top to keep them fluffy.
Pour the batter into a 9-inch greased and floured pan.
Spoon 5-6 teaspoons of jam over the top.
Bake in a static oven at 350°F for 40-45 minutes. Let it cool down before removing from the pan.
Bon appétit
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APPLE CLOUD CAKE with Jam
Practical tips for the apple and jam cake:
Choose sweet and juicy apples like Golden or Fuji for the perfect taste.
Apricot or cherry jam pairs perfectly with apples.
Beat eggs and sugar well: the light batter makes the difference for a soft cake.
Add plain yogurt for an even more “cloud” result.
FAQ APPLE CLOUD CAKE with Jam
How long does the apple cloud cake with jam last?
It stays soft for up to 3 days in an airtight container.
Can I use sugar-free jam?
Absolutely yes! The sweet apples maintain the dessert’s sweet balance.
How to make the cake even softer?
Beat eggs and sugar well, sift the flour and gently add the apples.
Can I replace butter with oil?
Of course, yes! Oil is perfect for this cake.
How to add jam without making it sink?
Add the jam in spoonfuls on top of the batter before baking, or create small holes with a spoon in the batter and gently fill them.
Which apples to use for the apple cloud cake?
Sweet and juicy apples like Golden, Fuji, or Gala are perfect: they maintain softness and sweetness without overpowering the cake’s flavor.
