Italian Apple Cake - Torta di Mele della mia nonna

Italian Apple Cake - Torta di Mele della mia nonna

This authentic Italian Apple Cake (Torta di Mele) is a simple, one-bowl recipe that’s soft, moist, and loaded with apples. A family recipe from my nonna, for a nostalgic cake!

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Prep Time: 20

Cook Time: 50

resting: 10

Total Time: 1 20

Course: Breakfast, Dessert, Snack

Cuisine: Italian

Keyword: Apple cake, easy cake recipe, Italian Apple Cake, one bowl recipe, Torta di Mele

Difficulty: Beginner

Servings: people

Calories: 413kcal

Equipment

1 spring form pan 9 inch

Ingredients

¾ cup sugar
1 ⅔ cup cake flour
3 oz butter melted
4 ounces milk
1¾ pound apple
2 egg eggs
2 tsp baking powder
1 tsp salt
1 tsp vanilla
1 tbsp lemon peel
2 tbsp sugar caster
3 tbsp powdered sugar

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Instructions

Prep Apples: Dice half the apples; slice the rest for topping.
Wet Mix: Beat sugar + eggs until fluffy. Stir in butter, milk, vanilla, and lemon zest.
Dry Mix: Sift flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt (and cinnamon if using). Fold gently into wet mix.
Add Apples: Fold in diced apples. Pour into a greased/floured 9-inch (23 cm) springform pan.
Top & Bake: Arrange apple slices on top, sprinkle with 2 tbsp sugar. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 45–55 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean. Tent with foil if browning too quickly.
Cool & Serve: Rest 10 min, dust with powdered sugar, and slice.

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