Torta di Mele

75 mins
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Peel all of the apples.
  2. 2Peel all of the apples.
  3. 3Peel all of the apples.
  4. 4Chop four of the peeled apples into small cubes.
  5. 5Chop four of the peeled apples into small cubes.
  6. 6Chop four of the peeled apples into small cubes.
  7. 7Cut the remaining two apples into half-moon slices to put on top of the cake.
  8. 8Cut the remaining two apples into half-moon slices to put on top of the cake.
  9. 9Cut the remaining two apples into half-moon slices to put on top of the cake.
  10. 10Squeeze lemon juice on both the diced and sliced apples to avoid them turning brown.
  11. 11Squeeze lemon juice on both the diced and sliced apples to avoid them turning brown.
  12. 12Squeeze lemon juice on both the diced and sliced apples to avoid them turning brown.
  13. 13Mix the diced apples to ensure the lemon juice is coating all of them.
  14. 14Mix the diced apples to ensure the lemon juice is coating all of them.
  15. 15Mix the diced apples to ensure the lemon juice is coating all of them.
  16. 16In a large bowl, add the sugar and crack in the eggs.
  17. 17In a large bowl, add the sugar and crack in the eggs.
  18. 18In a large bowl, add the sugar and crack in the eggs.
  19. 19Whisk the sugar and eggs together until well combined.
  20. 20Whisk the sugar and eggs together until well combined.
  21. 21Whisk the sugar and eggs together until well combined.
  22. 22Add the melted butter and milk to the egg mixture.
  23. 23Add the melted butter and milk to the egg mixture.
  24. 24Add the melted butter and milk to the egg mixture.
  25. 25Whisk the mixture all together again until well combined.
  26. 26Whisk the mixture all together again until well combined.
  27. 27Whisk the mixture all together again until well combined.
  28. 28Sieve in the flour and the baking powder into the wet ingredients.
  29. 29Sieve in the flour and the baking powder into the wet ingredients.
  30. 30Sieve in the flour and the baking powder into the wet ingredients.
  31. 31Add the zest of the whole lemon.
  32. 32Add the zest of the whole lemon.
  33. 33Add the zest of the whole lemon.
  34. 34Add the vanilla extract.
  35. 35Add the vanilla extract.
  36. 36Add the vanilla extract.
  37. 37Give the mixture a good mix until you reach a consistent, thick batter.
  38. 38Give the mixture a good mix until you reach a consistent, thick batter.
  39. 39Give the mixture a good mix until you reach a consistent, thick batter.
  40. 40Finally, stir in the chopped apples into the batter.
  41. 41Finally, stir in the chopped apples into the batter.
  42. 42Finally, stir in the chopped apples into the batter.
  43. 43Pour the mixture into the cake tin lined with parchment paper.
  44. 44Pour the mixture into the cake tin lined with parchment paper.
  45. 45Pour the mixture into the cake tin lined with parchment paper.
  46. 46Layer the apple slices all over the top, starting from the outside and working your way in.
  47. 47Layer the apple slices all over the top, starting from the outside and working your way in.
  48. 48Layer the apple slices all over the top, starting from the outside and working your way in.
  49. 49Sprinkle a little bit of sugar on top of the apple slices to get them nice and caramelised.
  50. 50Sprinkle a little bit of sugar on top of the apple slices to get them nice and caramelised.
  51. 51Sprinkle a little bit of sugar on top of the apple slices to get them nice and caramelised.
  52. 52Place the cake in the middle shelf of the oven and bake it for 45 minutes until nice and golden all over.
  53. 53Place the cake in the middle shelf of the oven and bake it for 45 minutes until nice and golden all over.
  54. 54Place the cake in the middle shelf of the oven and bake it for 45 minutes until nice and golden all over.
  55. 55Remove the cake from the tin and let it rest for at least 15 minutes.
  56. 56Remove the cake from the tin and let it rest for at least 15 minutes.
  57. 57Remove the cake from the tin and let it rest for at least 15 minutes.
  58. 58Sprinkle the cake with icing sugar all over before serving it.
  59. 59Sprinkle the cake with icing sugar all over before serving it.
  60. 60Sprinkle the cake with icing sugar all over before serving it.

Ingredients

  • 6 apples
  • 6 apples
  • 6 apples
  • 1 lemon
  • 1 lemon
  • 1 lemon
  • 170 grams sugar
  • 170 grams sugar
  • 170 grams sugar
  • 3 eggs
  • 3 eggs
  • 3 eggs
  • 100 grams melted butter
  • 100 grams melted butter
  • 100 grams melted butter
  • 100 ml milk
  • 100 ml milk
  • 100 ml milk
  • 250 grams flour
  • 250 grams flour
  • 250 grams flour
  • 16 grams baking powder
  • 16 grams baking powder
  • 16 grams baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • icing sugar
  • icing sugar
  • icing sugar

Equipment

peelerknifecutting boardlarge bowlwhisksievegraterspatulacake tinovensmall bowl

Tips

  • To avoid the apples turning brown, squeeze lemon juice on them.
  • To get the apples nice and caramelised, sprinkle a little bit of sugar on top before baking.