Description
Soft, moist, and packed with juicy apples, this Easy Italian Apple Cake is the perfect no-fuss dessert for any day of the week. With its one-bowl method and pantry-friendly ingredients, it’s ideal for a quick breakfast, cozy dessert, or even an afternoon coffee treat. The cake’s golden top, citrusy aroma, and tender crumb make it one of the best breakfast ideas, easy dinner desserts, and healthy snack options to add to your recipe rotation. If you’re looking for a simple and delicious food idea, this is it!
Ingredients
3 medium apples (Golden Delicious or Granny Smith), peeled, cored, and chopped
2 tablespoons lemon juice
3 large eggs, room temperature
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup whole milk, room temperature
1/2 cup sunflower oil or light olive oil
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Zest of 1 lemon
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
Powdered sugar for dusting (optional)
Instructions
1. Peel, core, and chop the apples into small chunks. Toss with lemon juice to prevent browning.
2. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line a 9-inch springform pan.
3. In a large bowl, whisk eggs and sugar until pale and fluffy, about 2–3 minutes.
4. Add milk, oil, vanilla extract, and lemon zest. Whisk to combine.
5. Sift in flour, baking powder, and salt. Fold until just combined.
6. Reserve a few apple pieces; fold the rest into the batter gently.
7. Pour batter into the prepared pan and top with reserved apple chunks.
8. Bake for 45–55 minutes until golden and a toothpick comes out clean.
9. Cool for 15–20 minutes before removing the ring. Dust with powdered sugar if desired.
Notes
Use firm apples like Golden Delicious or Granny Smith for the best texture.
Don’t overmix the batter after adding flour to keep the cake light.
The cake becomes even more flavorful the next day — perfect for make-ahead treats!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
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