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Apple Cake (Very Moist, Made with Yogurt)
This Apple Cake is made moist and tender with the addition of yogurt and uses fresh apples pureed with lemon juice, giving it a delicate fruit flavor and subtle zest. The batter combines flour, baking powder, butter, sugar, and eggs to create a light texture. Baking in a springform pan helps the cake maintain its shape and allows even cooking. Its moist crumb and fruity notes make it a comforting dessert suitable for casual occasions or teatime.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
55 mins
Total Time
1 hr 10 mins
Servings:
10
slices
Calories:
271 kcal
Course:
Cake
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 2 large apple or 3, organic, washed and cut into pieces (do not peel, but remove the core/seeds
- 2 Tbsp lemon juice
- 3 egg
- 1 ⅛ cup sugar
- 1 ¾ cup all-purpose flour plain flour in the UK
- 2 ½ tsp baking powder or 1 packet Italian Paneangeli vanilla baking powder
- ⅓ cup butter softened
- ⅓ cup yogurt plain, Greek
- 1 Tbsp lemon grated fresh, zest
Instructions
Make the Apple Cake Batter:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Prepare an 8" springform pan by spraying with oil (or butter) and lining in parchment paper (sides optional, if you want really clean sides), then spray the paper, too.
- In a food processor or blender, process the apple pieces and lemon juice until it is almost pureed.
- Place the sugar and eggs in a large bowl and beat with a mixer until light and fluffy. Sift the flour with the baking powder then add to the mixture in the bowl a little at a time along with the softened butter. Continue to mix until completely blended, then stir in the yogurt.
- Add the processed apples and grated lemon rind to the cake batter and stir until evenly combined.
- Pour into prepared cake tin.
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Bake the Cake:
- Bake for 50-60 minutes (depending on your oven), but test with a cake tester or skewer to make sure the apple cake is done before removing from the oven. If desired, sprinkle lightly with some granulated sugar immediately. Allow to cool for about 15 minutes, then remove the side of the springform pan.
- Let cool completely before cutting and serving.
- The cake can stand on its own, but you can also serve it with a fruit sauce, dollop of whipped cream, custard or vanilla ice cream. I prefer it plain with a cup of tea!
Notes
- You can substitute pears for the apples if desired, though this has not been tested in this recipe.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1slice
Calories
271kcal
(14%)
Carbohydrates
46g
(15%)
Protein
5g
(10%)
Fat
8g
(12%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
(6%)
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Trans Fat
0.3g
(15%)
Cholesterol
72mg
(24%)
Sodium
180mg
(8%)
Potassium
108mg
(2%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
28g
(56%)
Vitamin A
295IU
(6%)
Vitamin C
4mg
(4%)
Calcium
84mg
(8%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 10 slices
Amount Per Serving
Calories 271
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1slice | |
| Calories | 271kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 46g | 15% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 0.3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 72mg | 24% |
| Sodium | 180mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 108mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 28g | 56% |
| Vitamin A | 295IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 84mg | 8% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.