Servings: 8 people
Calories: 250kcal
Cost: $10
Equipment
- Mixing bowls
- Electric mixer or whisk
- Baking mold (preferably round and deep)
- Zester
- Grater
- Spatula
- Measuring cups and spoons
Ingredients
- 250 g wheat flour
- 100 g butter (softened to room temperature)
- 110 g sugar
- 10 g baking powder
- 2 Eggs
- a pinch salt
- 5 ml vanilla essence
- 2 small apples
- 100 g icing sugar
Instructions
- Cream the softened butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in the vanilla essence and lemon juice.
- In a separate bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, salt, and lemon zest, then sift the dry ingredients.
- Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Peel and grate the apples, then fold into the batter.
- Pour the batter into a buttered mold, add apple slices on top if desired, and bake in a preheated oven at 180º C (356º F) for 45 to 50 minutes.
- Prepare the glaze by mixing the icing sugar with two tablespoons of lemon juice.
- Once the cake is completely cool, drizzle the glaze over the top.
Notes
This recipe is quite forgiving, making it perfect for beginners. You can substitute butter with coconut oil or margarine for a dairy-free option. Feel free to use pears or peaches instead of apples for a different flavor. Store the cake tightly wrapped at room temperature for up to 3 days, or refrigerate for up to 5 days. For longer storage, freeze it wrapped tightly for up to 3 months. Adding whipped cream or vanilla ice cream on top can elevate the dessert even further. Enjoy experimenting!
Nutrition
Calories: 250kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 50mg | Sodium: 100mg | Potassium: 200mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 200IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 1mg
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