Zesty Lemon Apple Cake

Zesty Lemon Apple Cake

Ingredients

• Apples: 4-5 medium, peeled and thinly sliced

• Eggs: 2 large

• Wheat flour: ⅔ cup (80g)

• Milk: ⅓ cup (100ml)

• Unsweetened applesauce: 1 ½ tablespoons

• Lemon: Zest of 1 lemon and juice of ½ lemon

• Baking powder: 1 teaspoon

• Stevia: 1 teaspoon (adjust based on your brand’s sweetness level)

• Salt: A pinch

Detailed Instructions

1. Prepare the Apples: Peel and thinly slice your apples. Immediately toss them with the juice of ½ lemon in a bowl. This prevents browning and adds a bright base flavor.

2. Mix the Wet Base: In a separate large bowl, whisk the 2 eggs with a pinch of salt and the 1 teaspoon of stevia until the mixture is slightly frothy. Stir in the 100ml of milk, 1 ½ tablespoons of applesauce, and the lemon zest.

3. Incorporate Dry Ingredients: Sift the 80g of wheat flour and 1 teaspoon of baking powder into the wet mixture. Whisk gently until the batter is smooth and there are no large lumps.

4. Combine: Fold the sliced apples into the batter. Ensure every slice is well-coated; this is what creates the “layered” look in the finished cake.

5. Prepare for Baking: Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). Grease a round cake pan or line it with parchment paper. Pour the apple and batter mixture into the pan, smoothing out the top.

6. Bake: Bake for 30–35 minutes. The cake should be golden on top and firm to the touch. Because of the high fruit content, it will remain moist and custard-like inside.

7. Final Touch: Let the cake cool completely before slicing. This allows the fruit layers to set. If you like, you can lightly dust the top with a tiny bit of powdered stevia or cinnamon before serving.