Extra Moist Apple Cake
Indulge in this irresistibly tender apple cake, where juicy apple chunks create a delightful surprise in every bite! Made with a generous splash of buttermilk and a hint of cinnamon, this cake is not only super moist but also bursting with flavor. Perfect for any occasion, it’s sure to become a family favorite!
Prep
15
min
Cook
45
min
Serves
8
people
Level
beginner
📝 Ingredients
Serves 8🥬Fresh Produce(1)
- 3/4 apples
🥛Dairy & Eggs(2)
- 3 eggs
- 1 pot of plain yogurt
🫙Pantry Staples(5)
- 1/2 packet of baking powder
- 2 and 1/2 pots of flour
- a little more than half a pot of oil
- 1 and 1/2 pots of sugar
- 1 packet of vanilla sugar
🍯Sauces & Condiments(1)
- 1 teaspoon of white vinegar (5 ml)
📦Other(1)
- 2 tablespoons of ground almonds (30 ml)
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
First, peel the apples and cut the ones for the cake into cubes, and slice the ones for the top.
- 2
Mix in the order: yogurt, sugar, eggs one by one, flour, ground almonds, baking powder, vinegar, oil, and finally the diced apples.
- 3
Butter your mold and pour in the mixture.
- 4
Arrange the sliced apples on top of the batter.
- 5
Sprinkle with cane sugar and then with sliced almonds.
- 6
Bake at 180°C for 35 to 45 minutes.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Toss diced apples with 1-2 tablespoons of flour before folding into batter to prevent them from sinking during baking due to their higher density than the surrounding cake matrix.technique1-2 tablespoons flour
- ✓Add vinegar (1-2 teaspoons) to activate baking powder's secondary rise at 140-160°C, creating extra lift and tender crumb structure through acid-base reaction.ingredient1-2 teaspoons, 140-160°C
- ✓Use room temperature yogurt and eggs to ensure proper emulsification - cold dairy can cause the batter to curdle and reduce final cake volume by 15-20%.ingredient15-20% volume reduction
- ✓Test doneness at 35 minutes with a toothpick in the center - apple cakes need internal temperature of 200-205°F to ensure moisture from apples doesn't create a gummy texture.timing200-205°F, 35 minutes
- ✓Arrange apple slices in overlapping concentric circles on top, pressing lightly into batter so they don't lift during oven spring but remain partially exposed for caramelization.technique
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Prep
15
min
Cook
45
min
Serves
8
people
Level
beginner
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Extra Moist Apple Cake
Indulge in this irresistibly tender apple cake, where juicy apple chunks create a delightful surprise in every bite! Made with a generous splash of buttermilk and a hint of cinnamon, this cake is not only super moist but also bursting with flavor. Perfect for any occasion, it’s sure to become a family favorite!
📝 Ingredients
Serves 8🥬Fresh Produce(1)
- 3/4 apples
🥛Dairy & Eggs(2)
- 3 eggs
- 1 pot of plain yogurt
🫙Pantry Staples(5)
- 1/2 packet of baking powder
- 2 and 1/2 pots of flour
- a little more than half a pot of oil
- 1 and 1/2 pots of sugar
- 1 packet of vanilla sugar
🍯Sauces & Condiments(1)
- 1 teaspoon of white vinegar (5 ml)
📦Other(1)
- 2 tablespoons of ground almonds (30 ml)
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
First, peel the apples and cut the ones for the cake into cubes, and slice the ones for the top.
- 2
Mix in the order: yogurt, sugar, eggs one by one, flour, ground almonds, baking powder, vinegar, oil, and finally the diced apples.
- 3
Butter your mold and pour in the mixture.
- 4
Arrange the sliced apples on top of the batter.
- 5
Sprinkle with cane sugar and then with sliced almonds.
- 6
Bake at 180°C for 35 to 45 minutes.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Toss diced apples with 1-2 tablespoons of flour before folding into batter to prevent them from sinking during baking due to their higher density than the surrounding cake matrix.technique1-2 tablespoons flour
- ✓Add vinegar (1-2 teaspoons) to activate baking powder's secondary rise at 140-160°C, creating extra lift and tender crumb structure through acid-base reaction.ingredient1-2 teaspoons, 140-160°C
- ✓Use room temperature yogurt and eggs to ensure proper emulsification - cold dairy can cause the batter to curdle and reduce final cake volume by 15-20%.ingredient15-20% volume reduction
- ✓Test doneness at 35 minutes with a toothpick in the center - apple cakes need internal temperature of 200-205°F to ensure moisture from apples doesn't create a gummy texture.timing200-205°F, 35 minutes
- ✓Arrange apple slices in overlapping concentric circles on top, pressing lightly into batter so they don't lift during oven spring but remain partially exposed for caramelization.technique