Apple Cake with Caramelized Nuts and Cream
Ingredients
For the Apple Filling:
For the Sponge Cake:
For the Cream:
Instructions
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Prepare the Apples:
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- Peel and core the apples. Cut off the ends for stability and then chop them into small pieces.
- Place them in a bowl and let them cool.
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Prepare the Walnut Mixture:
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- Chop 60 grams walnuts (half finely chopped and half grated) and mix them with 1 tablespoon maple syrup (or sugar), a pinch of ginger, and cinnamon. Set this mixture aside.
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Assemble the Cake Base:
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- Grease a baking pan with butter and sprinkle 2 tablespoons of sugar in the pan.
- Place the chopped apples in the pan and stuff them with the walnut mixture using a teaspoon.
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Prepare the Sponge Cake:
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- In a large bowl, whisk together the 6 eggs and 1 teaspoon salt for about 5 minutes until fluffy.
- Add 180 grams sugar, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and mix well.
- Pour in 30 milliliters of oil and mix for another minute.
- Gradually fold in 180 grams of cake flour using a whisk until smooth.
- Pour the sponge mixture over the apples in the pan.
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Bake the Cake:
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- Preheat the oven to 165°C (330°F) and bake the cake until a toothpick inserted comes out clean (about 30-40 minutes).
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Prepare the Cream:
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- In a separate bowl, combine 150 milliliters of cream, 3-4 tablespoons of sugar, 1 teaspoon vanilla essence, and 2 tablespoons cream cheese. Whisk until smooth.
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Cool and Decorate:
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- Once the cake is done, let it cool completely before removing it from the pan and decorating with the cream.
Enjoy your delicious Apple Cake with Caramelized Nuts and Cream! -
