Description
A moist and tender Sicilian Apple Cake made with fresh apples, lemon zest, and simple pantry ingredients. This traditional Italian dessert is light, fragrant, and perfect for serving with coffee or as a sweet afternoon treat.
Ingredients
- 3 large apples, peeled and thinly sliced
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1/3 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons pine nuts (optional)
- Pinch of salt
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line an 8-inch springform cake pan.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs and sugar until pale and slightly thickened.
- Add melted butter, milk, vanilla extract, and lemon zest. Mix until combined.
- Sift in flour, baking powder, and salt. Stir gently until just combined.
- Fold in two-thirds of the sliced apples and pine nuts (if using).
- Pour batter into prepared pan and arrange remaining apple slices on top.
- Bake for 45–55 minutes or until a skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then remove and cool completely on a wire rack.
- Dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
- Use firm apples such as Granny Smith or Honeycrisp for best texture.
- Do not overmix the batter to keep the cake light and tender.
- Store covered at room temperature for up to 2 days or refrigerate for up to 5 days.
- Serve slightly warm for enhanced flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
