We were having friends over just before they went away for a quick holiday and I needed a dessert. These friends love fruit-filled desserts so when I came across this interesting Italian recipe, I thought, why not? I was ready to make my Normandy Apple Tart but to be honest, it’s a lot of work (pastry, custard, apples, topping) so when I saw how easy this recipe is, it was a no-brainer. There are sooo many versions online and so many different methods but I like the method below, it works well and it’s not a lot of work. You can mix it by hand, but it just makes it easier if you use the stand mixer.
Balzano Apple Cake
Makes one 23 cm (9 inch) round apple cake
Ingredients:
- 2 large eggs
- 95 g Erythritol
- 125 mL milk
- 65 g unsalted butter, melted and cooled
- 15 mL pure vanilla extract
- 60 g flour
- 8 g baking powder
- 4 g salt
- 4 McIntosh apples, peeled and thinly sliced
Directions:
- Preheat the oven to 350° F.
- Prepare a 23 cm springform round pan by lining it with parchment and generously buttering it all over.
- Beat the eggs and sugar until they reach the ribbon stage, and beat in the vanilla.
- Combine the melted butter with the milk, then pour the milk mixture into the batter and beat well.
- In a separate bowl, whisk the dry ingredients together and fold them into the wet ingredients. Gently stir in the apples. Pour the mixture into the prepared pan and bake for 55-60 minutes or until a wooden cake tester comes out clean.
- Serve at room temperature.
That does seem pretty straightforward, and it looks delicious!
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Wow at first I thought it was apples in filo pastry! I really like the sound of this but I think apple season is over for us. I’ll keep this on my list for next year though. I love trying new recipes 🙂
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I love the simplicity and the rustic appearance of this apple cake. And it doesn’t seem to be overly sweet which is a huge bonus to me!
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I adore apple desserts and this looks like a winner!!
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What a beautiful cake!
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Torta di mele is a fall/winter staple is our house. So easy yet really appealing. I like it because it’s not terribly sweet. Great as dessert but I really like it with my morning coffee, too.
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This is a new apple cake to me and I like its easy preparation. For sure a keeper!
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