We start this delicious recipe by preparing the dough, an essential step to achieve a fluffy and aromatic cake. In a bowl, we dissolve the yeast in a teaspoon of sugar; this process helps activate the yeast and gives it a boost to start fermenting. Once the yeast becomes a homogeneous paste, we add it to the flour in the bowl. We cover it with a towel and let the mixture sit for about 10 minutes until the yeast rises.
Meanwhile, we prepare the milk flavored with sugar and vanilla. We gently heat it, being careful that it is not hot, but just warm enough for the sugar to dissolve completely. Once the yeast is ready, we beat the egg with a pinch of salt, and then add it to the bowl with flour. We continue by pouring in the sweet milk and start kneading patiently until we obtain a homogeneous and sticky dough.
To improve the texture of the dough, we melt a little butter until it becomes warm, then gradually incorporate it into the dough. We knead until the dough becomes elastic and easy to roll out. After we have gone through these steps, we cover the bowl with a clean towel and let the dough rise in a warm place until it doubles in volume.
Meanwhile, we turn our attention to the filling. We peel the apples and grate them with a large grater. We put them in a pot, add sugar and cinnamon, then let them boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the juice released by the apples reduces almost completely. After the filling has cooled, it is time to return to the risen dough.
We roll out the dough into a rectangular shape, then add the apple filling evenly, covering the entire surface. We cut the dough into three vertical strips, which we overlap, then cut again into 6 pieces, thus obtaining 6 small square piles.
In a loaf pan lined with parchment paper, we carefully place the piles, making sure to arrange them nicely. We let them rise a bit before putting them in the oven. We preheat the oven to 180 degrees Celsius and bake the cake for about 35 minutes until it becomes golden and appetizing on top. Once baked, we let it cool slightly before serving. This apple cake will surely bring joy and fill the house with inviting aromas. Enjoy your meal!
Meanwhile, we prepare the milk flavored with sugar and vanilla. We gently heat it, being careful that it is not hot, but just warm enough for the sugar to dissolve completely. Once the yeast is ready, we beat the egg with a pinch of salt, and then add it to the bowl with flour. We continue by pouring in the sweet milk and start kneading patiently until we obtain a homogeneous and sticky dough.
To improve the texture of the dough, we melt a little butter until it becomes warm, then gradually incorporate it into the dough. We knead until the dough becomes elastic and easy to roll out. After we have gone through these steps, we cover the bowl with a clean towel and let the dough rise in a warm place until it doubles in volume.
Meanwhile, we turn our attention to the filling. We peel the apples and grate them with a large grater. We put them in a pot, add sugar and cinnamon, then let them boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the juice released by the apples reduces almost completely. After the filling has cooled, it is time to return to the risen dough.
We roll out the dough into a rectangular shape, then add the apple filling evenly, covering the entire surface. We cut the dough into three vertical strips, which we overlap, then cut again into 6 pieces, thus obtaining 6 small square piles.
In a loaf pan lined with parchment paper, we carefully place the piles, making sure to arrange them nicely. We let them rise a bit before putting them in the oven. We preheat the oven to 180 degrees Celsius and bake the cake for about 35 minutes until it becomes golden and appetizing on top. Once baked, we let it cool slightly before serving. This apple cake will surely bring joy and fill the house with inviting aromas. Enjoy your meal!
Ingredients
450g flour, 1 cube of yeast, 180ml milk, vanilla essence, a pinch of salt, 1 egg, 90g sugar, 80g butter. Filling: 1kg apples, sugar to taste, cinnamon.