Torta Di Mele Siciliana
Torta di Mele Siciliana is a traditional Sicilian apple cake, made with fresh apples, lemon zest, and a hint of cinnamon.
Ingredients - Serves 8
- Salt - 1/4 teaspoon
- Cinnamon - 1/2 teaspoon
- Baking powder - 1 teaspoon
- Flour - 2 cups
- Eggs - 2
- Butter - 1/2 cup, melted
- Sugar - 1 cup
- Lemon - 1, zested and juiced
- Apples - 4, peeled and sliced
Let's Get Started
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease a 9-inch round cake pan.
- In a large bowl, combine the apples, lemon zest, and lemon juice.
- In another bowl, mix together the sugar, melted butter, and eggs until smooth.
- In a third bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined.
- Fold in the apple mixture.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Dietary Info
- Dish Type: Dessert
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Calories: 350
- Fat: 15g
- Carbs: 50g
- Protein: 5g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Sugar: 30g