Apple Heart Cake

The Apple Heart Cake is a delicious and comforting dessert, perfect for fall or any time you want a treat with the genuine flavor of apples. Here is the recipe to prepare this homemade sweet:

Ingredients

• 3 large apples
• 200 g of all-purpose flour
• 150 g of sugar
• 3 eggs
• 100 g of butter
• 1 packet of baking powder
• 1 tablespoon of cane sugar
• 1 pinch of salt
• Powdered sugar (for decorating)
• Cinnamon (optional)
• Lemon juice (to prevent the apples from browning)

Preparation

1. Preheat the oven to 180 °C.
2. Peel the apples, remove the cores, and cut them into thin slices. Season the slices with a bit of lemon juice and cinnamon if you wish to add a spicy aroma.
3. In a bowl, whip the eggs with the sugar until you get a frothy and light mixture.
4. Melt the butter and let it cool down.
5. Add the melted butter to the egg and sugar mixture, stirring gently.
6. Incorporate the sifted flour, baking powder, and a pinch of salt into the mixture, stirring until you get a smooth and uniform batter.
7. Butter and flour a springform pan (or line it with parchment paper), pour the mixture inside, and level the surface.
8. Arrange the apple slices on the batter, creating a decorative pattern that resembles a heart.
9. Sprinkle with a tablespoon of cane sugar to give the cake a pleasant crunchiness on the surface.
10. Bake for about 40 minutes or until the cake is golden brown and a skewer inserted in the center comes out clean.
11. Once cooked, remove the cake from the oven and let it cool before removing the springform ring.
12. Dust with powdered sugar before serving.

Remember that the consistency of the Apple Heart Cake can vary depending on the variety of apples used; some apples are juicier, others more floury. If you wish, you can add chocolate chips or chopped hazelnuts to the cake for a crunchy and delicious note.

Curiosities

The Apple Heart Cake, in its various interpretations, is often associated with the autumn season, when apples are at the peak of their ripeness and their taste is at the maximum sweetness. Each variety of apple can give it a different nuance, creating a new taste experience every time.