Smart apple pie

The smart apple cake is a quick and simple dessert, perfect for moments when you want to impress your guests or simply indulge in a delicious sweet treat. This recipe offers a perfect combination of fluffy cake and aromatic apple filling, and its secret lies in the preparation technique. Start by gathering the ingredients and preparing your kitchen for a pleasant culinary experience.

Preparation time: 20 minutes
Baking time: 30-35 minutes
Total time: 55 minutes
Number of servings: 12

Ingredients:
For the cake:
- 1 cup flour
- 1 cup semolina
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup powdered milk
- 1 package of butter (250 g)
- A pinch of salt

For the filling:
- 2 kg apples (preferably sweet-sour varieties like Golden or Granny Smith)
- 2 packets of vanilla sugar
- 1-2 teaspoons of cinnamon
- 2-3 tablespoons of sugar (depending on the sweetness of the apples)
- 2-3 tablespoons of oil or a cube of butter for sautéing the apples

Step 1: Preparing the apples
Wash the apples well, then peel them. Use a large grater to grate them. It is important to stop the oxidation of the apples by sprinkling them with lemon juice, thus keeping the fresh color of the fruits. In a pan, add 2-3 tablespoons of oil or the cube of butter and sauté the grated apples together with the vanilla sugar, granulated sugar, and cinnamon. Cook over medium heat for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they become slightly soft, but do not leave them on the heat too long, as they will continue to cook in the oven.

Step 2: Preparing the cake batter
In a large bowl, combine the flour, semolina, sugar, and powdered milk. Mix the dry ingredients well to ensure they are homogeneous. Now, to achieve a fluffy cake, take the package of butter out of the freezer and grate half of it directly into the baking pan lined with parchment paper. This technique is essential because frozen butter grates much easier and will add a fine texture to the cake.

Step 3: Assembling the cake
Over the grated butter, add half of the dry mixture and level it. Then, place the sautéed apple layer evenly on top. Continue by adding the rest of the dry mixture and leveling it again. Finally, grate the remaining butter on top, ensuring that the cake will have a delicious crust.

Step 4: Baking
Preheat the oven to 180°C and bake the cake for 30-35 minutes or until it becomes golden and passes the toothpick test. When it is ready, let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 5: Serving
After it has cooled, sprinkle powdered sugar on top for an elegant appearance. This cake is delicious both warm and cold. You can serve it alongside a scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for a contrast of textures and flavors.

Personal suggestion: For an extra flavor boost, you can add some chopped nuts or raisins to the apple filling, which will bring a crunchy note and an interesting taste.

This smart apple cake is not just a simple recipe, but also a wonderful way to bring a touch of joy to any day. Enjoy every slice!

 Ingredients: Base: 1 cup flour, 1 cup semolina, 1 cup sugar, 1 cup powdered milk, 1 package of butter, a pinch of salt. For the filling: 2 kg apples, 2 packets of vanilla sugar, 1-2 teaspoons of cinnamon, 2-3 tablespoons of sugar (depending on how sweet the apples are), 2-3 tablespoons of oil or a small cube of butter for sautéing the apples.

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