Want to learn how to make a cake that will amaze you in just 5 minutes? Get ready to discover the famous cake that’s sweeping the world, surpassing even the classic apple pie. This recipe combines intense flavors of dried fruits, crunchy nuts, and fresh apples, all enveloped in a soft and delicious batter. Follow these simple steps and get ready to fall in love with this incredible cake!
Ingredients:
- 5.3 oz (150g) dried apricots
- 3.5 oz (100g) blackberries
- 1.7 fl oz (50ml) brandy or liquor
- 2.8 oz (80g) sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 8.8 oz (250g) walnuts
- 4 apples
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- 4 eggs
- A pinch of salt
- 2.8 oz (80g) sugar
- 0.35 oz (10g) vanilla sugar
- 2.7 fl oz (80ml) vegetable oil
- 7 oz (200g) flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
Instructions:
- In a bowl, place the diced apricots, blackberries, and drizzle with brandy or liquor. Let soak for 20 minutes.
- In a skillet, toast the finely chopped walnuts.
- Mix 2.8 oz (80g) of sugar with cinnamon into the toasted walnuts.
- Peel and chop the apples.
- Preheat the oven to 340°F (170°C).
- In a large bowl, mix the cornstarch with the chopped apples.
- In another bowl, whisk the eggs with a pinch of salt, 2.8 oz (80g) of sugar, and vanilla sugar until frothy.
- Add the flour, vegetable oil, and baking powder, mixing well until a smooth batter forms.
- In a square baking pan (8 x 8 inches or 20 x 20 cm), pour half of the batter. Layer with half of the walnut mixture, half of the chopped apples, and half of the soaked fruits (apricots and blackberries). Repeat the layers with the remaining batter and fruit mixture.
- Bake in the preheated oven for approximately 60 minutes, or until the cake is cooked through and golden.
- Allow to cool, dust with powdered sugar, and serve.
Tip:
- If you can’t find “brandy or liquor,” you can substitute with rum.
