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Easy Italian Apple Cake
4.7 from 139 votes

Easy Italian Apple Cake

This Easy Italian Apple Cake combines chopped fresh apples with a light batter of yogurt, olive oil, and flour, producing a moist, tender crumb with a gentle tang from lemon zest. The cake has a soft texture enhanced by the inclusion of corn starch and balanced leavening agents. Topped with a sprinkle of sugar before baking and optionally dusted with powdered sugar, it is a subtly sweet dessert or snack that highlights fresh apple flavor.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
35 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 268 kcal
Course: Dessert, Breakfast, Cake
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

  • 2-3 medium apple chopped medium or large
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 2 large egg room temperature
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup whole yogurt not flavoured, regular, room temperature
  • ½ cup light olive oil or melted butter or vegetable oil (Italians will use veg oil
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour 2 tablespoons
  • 2 tablespoons corn starch
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 pinch salt
  • ½ tablespoon lemon zest
For room temperature remove the ingredients from the fridge 45-60 minutes before using.
EXTRAS
  • 2-3 tablespoons powdered sugar for dusting on the cake, aka icing sugar

Instructions

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  1. Pre-heat oven to 350F (180C), grease and flour or spray a 9 inch (23 cm) bundt pan (a cake pan would work too).
  2. In a medium bowl add the chopped apples and sprinkle with the lemon juice.
  3. In a large bowl beat the eggs and sugar until creamy and light approximately 3-4 minutes.  Then add the yogurt and oil, sift the flour, corn starch, baking powder, baking soda, salt and zest into the bowl add the zest then beat until combined.
  4. Fold in the apples, spoon into the prepared cake pan, sprinkle with a couple of tablespoons of granulated sugar and bake for approximately 35-40 minutes (check for doneness with a toothpick).  Let cool completely before removing from pan.  Dust with powdered sugar if desired.  Enjoy!

Notes

  • Choose fresh, crisp apples like Fuji or Royal Gala; Granny Smith adds tartness if preferred.
  • Cool the cake completely before removing from the pan to avoid sogginess.
  • Store wrapped tightly at room temperature up to 2-3 days or in the fridge for 4-5 days.
  • The cake freezes well for 2-3 months; thaw in the refrigerator overnight for best texture.
  • Bring chilled or frozen cake to room temperature before serving for optimal flavor.

Nutrition Information

Calories 268kcal (13%) Carbohydrates 40g (13%) Protein 3g (6%) Fat 10g (15%) Saturated Fat 8g (40%) Cholesterol 29mg (10%) Sodium 44mg (2%) Potassium 163mg (3%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 22g (44%) Vitamin A 75IU (2%) Vitamin C 1.5mg (2%) Calcium 63mg (6%) Iron 1.2mg (7%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12 servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 268

% Daily Value*

Calories 268kcal 13%
Carbohydrates 40g 13%
Protein 3g 6%
Fat 10g 15%
Saturated Fat 8g 40%
Cholesterol 29mg 10%
Sodium 44mg 2%
Potassium 163mg 3%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 22g 44%
Vitamin A 75IU 2%
Vitamin C 1.5mg 2%
Calcium 63mg 6%
Iron 1.2mg 7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.