Upside-down ANNURCHE APPLE CAKE ancient recipe, easy cake, dessert with apples, Neapolitan recipe, sweet for snack or breakfast, fruit cake perfect for kids.
I’ve never tried such a good and simple Annurca apple cake! It’s an ancient recipe, one of those passed down from grandmother to granddaughter, but with such a particular touch that makes it different from all other apple cakes. Perfect for those who don’t like finding whole pieces of apple or don’t enjoy the texture of fruit in desserts — here the apples are present, but they almost melt, you barely feel them… and they smell delightful
The recipe for the upside-down Annurca apple cake was given to me by a friend: it was the one her grandmother used to make more than a century ago, a true recipe from another time, genuine and clever in its simplicity.
I’ve seen similar ones in modern cookbooks, but none are like this!
The peculiarity of this Neapolitan cake with Annurca apples is the bottom of the pan: instead of butter and flour, it’s sprinkled with breadcrumbs, a little trick that creates a crunchy and golden base. Once baked, the cake is turned upside down, and the apple slices with the peel soften with the heat of the freshly baked cake, creating a shiny and fragrant surface, almost caramelized.
It’s a simple yet impressive cake, perfect for breakfast, a snack, or a rustic dessert after lunch. Serve it warm with a sprinkle of powdered sugar or a scoop of vanilla ice cream: you’ll see it disappear in no time! 😋
Join me in the kitchen today for the Annurca apple cake!
Published
December 20, 2014 10:02
- Difficulty: Very easy
- Cost: Very cheap
- Preparation time: 20 Minutes
- Portions: 8 Pieces
- Cooking methods: Oven
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: Autumn, Winter, and Spring
Ingredients
- 3 eggs
- 1 3/4 cups flour (the one you usually use)
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup vegetable margarine
- 3 Annurca apples
- 1 packet baking powder
- 3.5 tbsp milk
Steps
Preheat the oven to 300°F
Beat the egg whites separately, beat the sugar with the melted butter and egg yolks, add the flour, baking powder, and milk, mix everything.
Fold in the egg whites, using a kitchen mixer, a whisk, or by hand if you prefer.
Grease a 9-inch baking pan well and cover it with breadcrumbs, for extra security you can place a sheet of parchment paper, grease the sheet too, and sprinkle with breadcrumbs.
Pour the mixture into the baking pan, the cake shouldn’t be too high, slice the apples and place them vertically in the pan.
Bake for about 45 – 50 minutes in the preheated oven.
Once done, turn it over onto a plate and sprinkle with powdered sugar.
Bon appétit
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Upside-down ANNURCHE APPLE CAKE ancient recipe
Tips for making it perfect
Use well-ripened but firm Annurca apples, they hold up well to cooking and are more fragrant.
The breadcrumbs can also be wholegrain or flavored with a pinch of cinnamon.
If you want to give it a modern touch, add a handful of white chocolate chips to the batter or a tablespoon of rum for flavor.
It keeps well for 2-3 days, actually… it’s even better the next day!
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FAQ Upside-down ANNURCHE APPLE CAKE ancient recipe
Can I use other apples instead of Annurca?
Yes, but Annurca apples remain the best: more fragrant and firm, typical of Neapolitan tradition.
Can I replace the margarine?
Yes, you can use seed or coconut oil for a lighter version.
Do I need an electric whisk?
No, a bowl and a fork are enough — just like grandmothers used to do!
How can I enrich the Annurca apple cake?
You can add raisins, walnuts, or almonds to the batter.
