Butter-Free Apple Cake

I can provide you with an alternative version of the butter-free apple cake. Here’s how you could proceed:

Ingredients

• 3 apples
• 200 g of all-purpose flour
• 170 g of sugar
• 3 eggs
• 100 ml of vegetable oil
• The grated zest of 1 lemon
• 1 packet of baking powder
• Icing sugar (for decoration)

Preparation

1. Preheat the oven to 180 °C (350 °F).
2. Peel the apples and cut them into thin slices or small pieces, as you prefer. Set them aside.
3. In a bowl, whip the eggs with the sugar until the mixture is frothy and light in color.
4. Slowly add the vegetable oil while continuing to mix.
5. Incorporate the sifted flour, grated lemon zest, and baking powder, mixing gently to avoid lumps.
6. Once the batter is smooth and even, add the chopped apples and mix carefully to distribute them evenly.
7. Pour the batter into a previously greased and floured cake pan or lined with parchment paper.
8. Bake for about 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
9. Let the cake cool before dusting it with icing sugar.

Trivia

Apple cake is a classic dessert that lends itself to numerous variations. Using vegetable oil instead of butter is a great trick to obtain a moist yet lighter cake. In some Italian recipes, cinnamon is also added to give a spicy touch.

I hope you find this recipe useful and have a successful preparation! If you need further information or advice, I’m here to help.