Apple Cake with Cocoa and Lemon Zest

Apple Cake with Cocoa and Lemon Zest

Table of Contents

Ingredients

    • 3 apples, peeled and sliced
    • 1 tbsp sugar (for caramelizing apples)
    • 25g (1.8 tbsp) butter (for caramelizing apples)
    • 3 eggs
    • A pinch of salt
    • 180g (1 cup) sugar
    • 10g (2 teaspoons) vanilla sugar
    • 70g (5 tablespoons) butter, melted
    • 110g (5 tablespoons) yogurt
    • 200ml (1 glass) milk
    • 300g (2 cups) flour
    • 10g (2 teaspoons) baking powder
    • 1 tbsp cocoa powder
    • Zest of 1 lemon
  • Powdered sugar, for decoration

Directions

    1. Prepare the Apples:
      • In a pan, melt 25g of butter and add 1 tablespoon of sugar. Cook the apple slices over medium heat until they soften and caramelize. Set aside to cool.
    1. Make the Batter:
        • Preheat your oven to 180°C (360°F). Grease and flour a baking pan.
        • In a large bowl, beat the eggs with a pinch of salt until frothy.
        • Gradually add 180g of sugar and 10g of vanilla sugar, beating until the mixture is pale and thick.

       

      • Add the melted butter, yogurt, and milk, and mix until combined.
      • Sift together the flour, baking powder, and cocoa powder. Gradually add this dry mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined.
  1. Assemble the Cake:
      • Pour half of the batter into the prepared baking pan.
      • Arrange the caramelized apple slices over the batter.
      • Pour the remaining batter over the apples, smoothing the top.

     

    • Sprinkle with lemon zest.
  2. Bake:
      • Bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.

     

    • Allow the cake to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
  3. Decorate:
      • Once the cake is cool, dust with powdered sugar.

     

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Serving Suggestions

    • Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
    • Pair with a cup of hot tea or coffee for an afternoon treat.
  • Top with a dollop of whipped cream and a sprinkle of cinnamon.
  • Enjoy as a dessert or a sweet breakfast treat.

Cooking Tips

    • For a richer flavor, use brown sugar instead of white sugar for caramelizing the apples.
    • To enhance the lemon flavor, add a teaspoon of lemon juice to the batter.
    • Make sure to sift the cocoa powder to prevent lumps in the batter.
    • Use room temperature ingredients for a smoother batter.

Nutritional Benefits

    • Apples are rich in dietary fiber, vitamin C, and antioxidants, promoting heart health and digestion.
    • Yogurt adds protein and probiotics, beneficial for gut health.
    • Cocoa provides antioxidants that may support heart health and improve mood.

Dietary Information

  • Vegetarian
  • Can be made gluten-free by substituting the flour with gluten-free flour.
  • Contains dairy and eggs, not suitable for vegan diets without modifications.

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