Apple pie

 Ingredients: 2 medium-sized apples; 5 eggs; 5 tablespoons of oil; 6 tablespoons of flour; 1 packet of vanilla sugar; 1 vial of lemon essence; 1 packet of baking powder; 1 lemon (just the juice). Cream: 1 packet of Dr. Oetker vanilla cream; 4 tablespoons of sugar; 1 vial of lemon essence; 1 cup of milk (even less, to be thicker); Glaze: 1 cup of water; 6 tablespoons of sugar; 4 teaspoons of cocoa; Syrup: 1 cup of water; 3 tablespoons of sugar; 1 vial of rum essence.

To prepare this delicious apple cake, we will start by preparing the necessary ingredients and efficiently organizing our workspace. The first step is to peel the apples. Choose fresh apples, preferably aromatic varieties that hold their shape during baking. Peel them, then cut them into quarters, carefully removing the seeds. Once you have the quarters, cut them into smaller pieces, depending on the size of the pan you are using. I opted for a pot, but you can also use a baking tray. Squeeze the juice of half a lemon over the cut apples to prevent them from oxidizing and set them aside.

Now, let’s focus on preparing the batter. Start by separating the eggs, making sure not to leave any yolk in the whites. In a bowl, combine the yolks with 5 tablespoons of oil, mixing them well until you obtain a fine mayonnaise. In another bowl, beat the egg whites until foamy, then gradually add the 5 tablespoons of sugar, continuing to mix until you obtain a firm foam that holds peaks.

Add the baking powder quenched with the juice of the other half of the lemon, along with the vanilla sugar, and gently mix to avoid losing air from the egg whites. Incorporate the yolks, mixing with delicate movements from bottom to top. Once the mixture is uniform, gradually add the 6 tablespoons of flour, continuing to mix carefully.

In a baking tray lined with parchment paper or greased with butter, arrange the sliced apples in a “crown” shape. Sprinkle a little flour over the apples to prevent sticking. Pour the sponge cake batter over the prepared apples and place the tray in the preheated oven. The baking time varies depending on the oven, but it is usually around 30-40 minutes. Check the cake with a toothpick to ensure it is well baked.

While the cake is baking, you can prepare the cream. Mix the cream powder with 4 tablespoons of sugar, essence, and milk. Whip the mixture until it becomes homogeneous and let it chill in the refrigerator to thicken.

For the glaze, combine 1 cup of water with 6 tablespoons of sugar in a saucepan and put them over medium heat. Stir constantly until a slightly thickened syrup forms. Add the 4 tablespoons of cocoa, mixing well to avoid lumps, then let the glaze cool.

When the cake is baked, carefully turn it out onto a platter, making sure the apples are on top. Soak the cake with the previously prepared mixture. Take the cooled glaze and combine it with 2 tablespoons of the chilled cream, reserving 2 tablespoons for decoration. Apply this mixture to the cake, followed by the remaining cream. Use the reserved glaze to decorate the cake, creating inspired patterns.

Leave the cake in the refrigerator until the next day to let the flavors meld. Enjoy each slice and delight in the perfect combination of apples and vanilla! Bon appétit!

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