Apple Cake

Author: admin  //  Category: Desserts

When nonna comes to visit, Apple Cake (Torta di Mele) is on the menu nearly every night.  It is so simple to make and absolutely delicious.  The kids devour it without realizing they are actually eating fruit in their cake.  You can try this recipe with different varieties of apples, but we love to make this cake using Granny Smith apples as they add just the right amount of tartness mixed with the sweetness of the cake.

Ingredients for Apple Cake:

  • 1 ¾ cups flour
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 3 eggs, slightly beaten
  • 1/4 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, softened
  • 1/4 teaspoon grated lemon rind
  • 1 tablespoon cake yeast
  • 2 Granny Smith apples, peeled and sliced
  • powdered sugar

Directions for Apple Cake:

  • Combine flour, milk, sugar, eggs, and vanilla in large bowl and mix thoroughly.  Add butter and stir to mix well.
  • Add lemon rind and cake yeast.  Mix until all ingredients blend well.
  • Preheat oven to 300° F.
  • Prepare 9″ bundt pan with non-stick spray.  Pour in cake batter and spread evenly in pan.  Place apple slices over batter and push in some slices into the batter.
  • Place in oven and bake for about 30 to 40 minutes.  Insert toothpick in center of cake.  If it comes out clean, the cake is done.
  • Remove from oven and cool before removing from pan.  To enhance presentation, sprinkle with powdered sugar and serve.  Add whipped cream for extra fun.

This Apple Cake recipes serves 4 to 6.

Strawberries with Sugar and Lemon

Author: admin  //  Category: Desserts

Strawberries with Sugar and Lemon (Fragole Dolci) is delightfully sweet and can be prepared ahead of time and kept chilled in the refrigerator until ready to serve.  Another variation enjoyed by Italians is to use balsamic vinegar instead of freshly squeezed lemon and orange juice.

Ingredients for Strawberries with Sugar and Lemon:

  • 1 pound fresh strawberries, sliced
  • 1/3 cup sugar
  • 1/2 lemon, freshly squeezed
  • 1/2 orange, freshly squeezed

Directions for Strawberries with Sugar and Lemon:

  • Wash strawberries thoroughly and slice strawberries in medium bowl.
  • Sprinkle sugar, lemon juice, and orange juice over strawberries and mix well.  Serve chilled.

This Strawberries with Sugar and Lemon recipe serves 4 to 6.

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