TORTA DI MELE (ITALIAN APPLE CAKE)

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This Italian apple cake recipe is from my mom and reminds me of my childhood. It tastes delicious, and I bake it for my family now.

Provided by Giulia

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 50m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 tablespoons unseasoned bread crumbs, or as needed
½ cup unsalted butter, melted
½ cup white sugar
1 vanilla bean, split and scraped
2 eggs
1 ⅛ cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 pinch salt
1 tablespoon milk, or as needed
2 pounds Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored and sliced thin
¼ cup unsalted butter, cubed
¼ cup white sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease a pie plate and dust with bread crumbs
  • Combine melted butter, 1/2 cup sugar, and vanilla bean seeds in a bowl. Add eggs and stir to combine. Mix flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl and add to butter mixture. Add milk if batter is too thick
  • Pour batter into the prepared pie plate. Distribute apple slices in a thick layer on top of the batter. Dot with cubed butter and sprinkle with 1/4 cup sugar.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 30 to 45 minutes. Cool on a wire rack for 5 minutes. Run a table knife around the edges to loosen. Invert carefully onto a serving plate or cooling rack. Let cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 378.6 calories, Carbohydrate 51.1 g, Cholesterol 86.8 mg, Fat 18.8 g, Fiber 3.3 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 11.4 g, Sodium 112.5 mg, Sugar 32.6 g

Tanya Petros
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This apple cake is just okay. It's not bad, but it's not amazing either. The cake is a bit dry and the apples are not very flavorful. I think I'll try a different recipe next time.


cody kuester
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but this apple cake turned out terrible. The cake was dry and crumbly, and the apples were hard and flavorless. I'm going to try a different recipe next time.


Hedoy Hasan
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This apple cake was a disaster! The cake was dense and gummy, and the apples were mushy. I followed the recipe exactly, so I'm not sure what went wrong.


ALAM 01
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This apple cake is good, but not great. The cake was a bit dry and the apples were not very flavorful. I think I'll try a different recipe next time.


Steve Gell
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I was a bit skeptical about this recipe because I'm not a huge fan of apple cake, but I was pleasantly surprised! The cake was moist and flavorful, and the apples gave it a nice crunch. I'll definitely be making this cake again.


Sayam Mughal
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This apple cake is a family favorite! It's so easy to make and always turns out delicious. The cake is moist and flavorful, and the apples give it a perfect amount of sweetness. I love serving it with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.


Layla Playz
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I've made this cake several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The cake is moist and fluffy, and the apples give it a delicious sweetness. I love that it's not too heavy, so it's perfect for any occasion.


Mutaz omer
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This apple cake is easy to make and always turns out perfect. I love that I can use any type of apples I have on hand. The cake is moist and flavorful, and the apples give it a nice crunch. I highly recommend this recipe!


Jamal Samre
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I made this cake for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone raved about how delicious it was. The cake is so moist and flavorful, and the apples give it a perfect amount of sweetness. I will definitely be making this cake again.


lll ttt
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This apple cake is a true delight! The flavors of apple, cinnamon, and vanilla blend perfectly, and the cake is moist and fluffy. I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out beautifully. My family loved it!