Caramelized cake with stuffed apples
Caramelized Cake with Stuffed Apples
Preparation time: 30 minutes
Baking time: 45 minutes
Total time: 1 hour and 15 minutes
Number of servings: 8
If you're looking for a quick and simple dessert that will impress at any table, the caramelized cake with stuffed apples is the perfect choice. This homemade cake recipe combines the sweetness of apples with a crunchy caramel crust, offering an explosion of flavors that will delight your taste buds. Let's discover together how to prepare it!
Ingredients:
For the apple filling:
- 4 large apples (preferably tart apples, like Granny Smith)
- 100 g sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 50 g ground nuts (optional)
For the dough:
- 200 g flour
- 100 g butter (at room temperature)
- 100 g sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 packet baking powder
- A pinch of salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla essence
Preparation:
1. Start by preparing the apples. Wash them well, then remove the cores and cut them in half so you can easily scoop out the seeds. In a bowl, mix the sugar, cinnamon, and ground nuts (if you choose to use them). Fill each apple half with this delicious mixture.
2. Preheat the oven to 180 degrees Celsius. Prepare a baking tray, grease it with a little butter, and sprinkle flour to prevent sticking.
3. In a large bowl, beat the butter with the sugar until you get a creamy and fluffy mixture. Add the eggs one by one, mixing well after each addition. Don't forget to add the vanilla essence for an extra flavor.
4. In another bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually incorporate the dry ingredients into the butter and egg mixture, mixing with a spatula or whisk until you obtain a uniform dough.
5. Pour half of the obtained dough into the prepared tray and level it evenly. Carefully place the stuffed apple halves on top, then cover them with the remaining dough. Level again to ensure even baking.
6. Place the tray in the preheated oven and bake the cake for 45 minutes, or until it turns golden and a tester inserted in the middle comes out clean.
7. After baking, let the cake cool in the tray for 10 minutes, then carefully transfer it to a serving plate.
Serving suggestions:
Serve the caramelized cake with stuffed apples warm, alongside vanilla ice cream or a dollop of cream, to complement the flavors. If you want a touch of elegance, you can sprinkle a little powdered sugar or toasted nuts on top.
Variations:
For a more intense flavor, you can add a few drops of rum to the apple filling or try replacing some of the flour with almond flour for a different taste and texture. You can also experiment with different types of apples, each having its own character and sweetness.
This caramelized cake with stuffed apples is not just a dessert, but a culinary experience that will bring smiles to your face and pleasant memories with every bite. Get ready to impress family and friends with this special recipe, which will surely become a favorite in your kitchen!
Soak the raisins in mandarin juice, maple syrup, and flavor with grated citrus peel (if desired, one can soak the raisins in alcohol or another liquid/juice). Caramelize the sugar in the dish where we bake the cake. The amount of sugar needed depends on the size of the dish. I read somewhere that the most beautiful caramel comes out if we do not stir it, but just shake the dish. It turned out beautifully. The peeled apples, cored, are placed over the hardened caramel. We cream the butter with the sugar, add the eggs, vanilla extract, and orange zest, and mix further. We mix the flour with baking powder and starch, alternating with sour cream until ready. Mix well until the dough becomes homogeneous/creamy. It is not a runny dough, but very fluffy. We fill the apples with the soaked raisins. The syrup is not added to the apple but can be served with the cake. We add a teaspoon of marmalade. With a spoon, we put the dough between the apples. We place the tray in the preheated oven at 180°C, then lower the temperature to 160°C and let it bake until golden (about half an hour), then cover the tray with baking paper and continue baking. After about 10 minutes, we do a toothpick test to check the state of the dough. If it's baked, it comes out clean. As soon as we take the tray out of the oven, we turn it onto a platter. Let it cool completely (if you don't take it out in time, the caramel will cool, and the cake will stick to the tray). You risk taking it out in pieces. It is decorated with whipped cream. Enjoy your meal! The recipe for Caramelized Cake with Stuffed Apples was proposed by MAYA on the recipe forum.
Ingredients: 3 eggs, 100 g butter, 220 g flour, 50 g corn starch, 150 ml whipped cream, 150 g sugar, grated orange peel, 1 teaspoon baking powder, vanilla extract for filling the apples: apples, strawberry jam, raisins, tangerine juice, maple syrup, grated citrus peel. - whipped cream for decoration - caramelized sugar for the baking dish.
