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Italian Apple Cake - Torta di Mele
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Italian Apple Cake - Torta di Mele

Italian Apple Cake, or Torta di Mele, features fresh apple cubes tossed with lemon and cinnamon folded into a moist batter made from flour, sugar, baking powder, eggs, olive oil, and milk. Baked until golden, it delivers soft, tender crumb with tender cooked apples throughout. It can be served plain or dressed up with toppings to fit various occasions.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Servings: 9 people
Calories: 267 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

  • 4 apple 600g, 1 lb or so, medium sized
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon powder, divided
  • 1 2/3 cup all-purpose flour 200g
  • 1/2 cup and 2 tbsp raw cane sugar 120g, or regular granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoon baking powder 10g
  • pinch nutmeg powder, optional
  • 2 egg room temperature
  • 1/3 cup and 2 tbsp olive oil 80g
  • 5 tablespoon milk 70g

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 350F (180C), and lightly grease and line a 9 inch pan.
  2. Toss the apple cubes with lemon juice, lemon zest, and 1/4 teaspoon of cinnamon powder. Set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk together the remaining 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon, the flour, sugar, baking powder and nutmeg if using. Set aside.
  4. In another bowl, whisk the eggs, vanilla, olive oil and milk.  Pour the wet ingredients into the dry, and mix to combine. Don't over mix, once most of the flour is incorporated, fold in apples.
  5. Spread batter into prepared pan, sprinkle with extra sugar if you like, and bake for 30-35 minutes until toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  6. Enjoy room temperature or cool, it's delightful either way!

Notes

  • Use any variety of apples; dicing smaller pieces results in softer cooked apples.
  • Serve the cake plain, dusted with icing sugar, or with ice cream and caramel sauce for more indulgence.
  • Store leftovers covered at room temperature for 4-5 days, or refrigerate if in a humid climate.
  • The cake freezes well, whether baked or unbaked, for up to 4-5 months.

Nutrition Information

Calories 267kcal (13%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 9 people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 267

% Daily Value*

Calories 267kcal 13%

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