Mordovian Apple Cake
Mordovian Apple Cake is a delightful dessert that originates from the Mordovian cuisine, known for its use of fresh and seasonal ingredients. This cake is a perfect combination of sweet and tart flavors, and it's a great way to showcase the abundance of apples in the region.
Ingredients
- 4 large apples, peeled, cored, and sliced
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan.
- In a large bowl, beat the eggs and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Stir in the melted butter and vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until well combined.
- Spread half of the batter into the prepared cake pan. Arrange the sliced apples over the batter. Spread the remaining batter over the apples.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Serve the Mordovian Apple Cake at room temperature or slightly warm. Enjoy!
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 20 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 40 minutes
- Total time:
- 1 hour
- Cooking method
- Oven
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 250 per serving
- Carbohydrates
- 35g
- Fat
- 10g
- Protein
- 3g
Supplies
9-inch round cake pan Mixing bowls Electric mixer Wire rack
Tools
Oven Mixing spoon Measuring cups and spoons
Serving suggestions
Serve the Mordovian Apple Cake with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream for a delightful dessert.
Tips & tricks
For added flavor, sprinkle the top of the cake with cinnamon sugar before baking.
Cost
$10