Name: The most popular apple cake in Italy – delicate, fragrant and irresistible
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 12
Ingredients: 2 apples; 2 tablespoons sugar; a pinch of cinnamon; 1 tablespoon butter; 1 tablespoon honey or apricot jam; 2 eggs; 50 g sugar; 8 g vanilla sugar; 80 ml oil; 8 g baking powder; 300 g all-purpose flour; 1 egg white; 125 g powdered sugar; 2 tablespoons apricot jam

Preparation procedure

Preparing the apples: Peel the apples and coarsely grate them. Mix them with the sugar and cinnamon. Melt the butter in a pan, add the apples and briefly stew them until they soften. Finally add the honey or apricot jam and stir. Remove from the heat and let cool.
Dough: In a bowl whisk the eggs with the sugar and vanilla sugar until light and frothy. Pour in the oil and mix again. Gradually add the flour mixed with the baking powder and stir until a smooth, pliable dough forms. Divide it into two equal parts.
Assembling the cake: Roll out one half of the dough and place it on the bottom of a pan lined with baking paper. Evenly spread the prepared apples over it. Roll out the second half of the dough and cover the apple layer. Lightly prick the surface with a fork.
Glaze: Whisk the egg white with the powdered sugar into a smooth white glaze and spread it evenly over the top of the cake. Then soften the apricot jam and, using a spoon or a piping bag, create a delicate lattice on the glaze.
Baking: Place the cake in an oven preheated to 180 °C and bake for about 40 minutes, until the surface is nicely golden. Let it cool completely so the glaze can set.

Preparation time and number of servings

Total preparation time: 1 hour 10 minutes
Active preparation: 30 minutes
Number of servings: approx. 10–12 servings

Conclusion

Italian apple cake is a dessert that combines simplicity with elegance. Its aroma of cinnamon, butter and apples will remind you of your grandmother’s kitchen, while the apricot glaze gives it lightness and a fresh taste. It’s perfect with a cup of coffee or tea, whether for breakfast, an afternoon siesta or a festive gathering.