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Whole Wheat Apple and Honey Cake

17/11/2023

The whole wheat apple and honey cake is a rustic and delicious dessert, great for breakfast or a snack. Here is the recipe for preparing this Italian-style cake.

Ingredients

  • 200 g of whole wheat flour
  • 2 eggs
  • 80 g of acacia honey or honey of your choice
  • 2 medium-sized apples
  • 50 ml of extra virgin olive oil or seed oil
  • 1 packet of baking powder for cakes (about 16g)
  • A handful of raisins (optional)
  • 1 pinch of salt
  • 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon (optional)
  • Powdered sugar for garnishing (optional)

Preparation

  1. Start by preheating the oven to 180 °C.
  2. In a large bowl, beat the eggs with the honey until you have a smooth mixture.
  3. Add the olive oil and continue stirring.
  4. Incorporate the sifted whole wheat flour with baking powder, salt, and if you like, cinnamon. Mix well to avoid lumps.
  5. Peel and cut the apples into small cubes or thin slices, depending on your preference.
  6. Add the apple pieces (and raisins if using) to the batter and gently stir to distribute them evenly.
  7. Pour the mixture into a previously buttered cake pan or lined with parchment paper.
  8. Bake for about 35-40 minutes or until the toothpick test is passed: when inserted into the center of the cake, it should come out clean.
  9. Let the cake cool in the turned off open door oven, then unmold it onto a serving plate.
  10. If you wish, dust with powdered sugar before serving.

Cinnamon and apples are a classic combination, but if you prefer an Italian touch, you might consider adding some grated lemon zest to the batter for a fresher and more delicate aroma.

Curiosity

The whole wheat apple and honey cake is a simple and genuine dessert, much appreciated for its fiber content thanks to the use of whole wheat flour. The apple and honey pairing is very common in Italian home cooking, often seen as a combination that is not only delicious but also healthy.

Whole Wheat Apple and Honey Cake