Apple Cake

Phew, it's been a hell of a month.  October flew by and my mind has been everywhere except for on the blog (unfortunately).  I apologize for that, but on the bright side, my schedule is opening up so I should be able to post more! For now, I wanted to share a recipe for an Apple Torte. I actually made this cake several weeks ago with my sister and her husband, and like a true slacker haven't gotten it online yet!  This recipe is still a great seasonal dessert, and should be on everyone's tables this fall! Enjoy, and I will see you next week for some more seasonal Italian recipes!

Unfortunately, I don't have a picture this time. We took one of Ryan's phone, the memory card of which took an unfortunate fall down the sink.  Ryan's response: "Oops...sorry. I guess we'll just have to make another one!" So supportive, that one.

Apple Torte

Adapted from Angela's Food Love

Ingredients:

4 small Granny Smith apples

1 teaspoon lemon juice

2 eggs

1/2 cup vegetable oil

3/4 cup sugar

1 cup flour

2 tablespoons amaretto liquor

1 teaspoon baking powder

Optional: cimmanon and sugar or powdered sugar for topping

 Procedure:

1. Preheat the oven to 325 degrees.
2. Peel and core the apples.  Cut into slices about 1/4 inch thick.  Toss the apples with the lemon juice and set aside.
3. Combine the remaining ingredients into a bowl.  Stir until smooth. Batter will be thick.
4. Grease a 9 inch round pan (or a 9 inch springform pan) with butter and sprinkle with flour.
5. Pour the cake batter into the pan.
6. Layer the apple slices in top of the batter, forming a spiral design as you go.  Push down on the slices slightly.
7. Bake for 60 minutes.  Top with cinnamon and sugar mixture or powdered sugar to serve.

Ryan's rating of Apple Cake - 4.

Jeanne's rating of Apple Cake - 4.

Sean's rating of Apple Cake - 3.5. Way to be a downer, Sean.

1 - Awful. If you make this again I'll shove a fork in my eye.

2 - Meh. It's not my favorite, but I won't threaten self-harm if it shows up again.

3 - Good. I wouldn't feel forced to order a pizza behind your back. 

4 - Great! I will fight you for the leftovers.

5 - Love it! Make it again tomorrow. Or immediately and I will bathe in it.

Comments

[Jeanne]

So glad we could cook with you and more importantly, eat your food. Keep the recipe posts coming, you slacker.

[Sean]

I was still asleep when Jeanne asked me to rate this dish!

[Momma C]

Missed your posts so much! Thanks, Suz.