Classic Apple Nut Cake

Ingredients

Cake Batter

• • 3 eggs

• • 1 pinch salt
  • 80 g sugar (about 1/3 cup)
  • 12 g vanilla sugar (about 1 tablespoon)

• • 100 ml milk (about 1/3 cup + 1 tablespoon)
  • 150 g all-purpose flour (about 1 cup + 3 tablespoons)
  • 10 g baking powder (about 2 teaspoons)

• 30 ml oil (about 2 tablespoons)

Apple Layer

• • 4 apples, peeled and sliced
  • Butter (for greasing)

• Sugar (for sprinkling)
• Vanilla sugar (for sprinkling)

Topping

• • 1 egg

• • 150 g flour (about 1 cup + 3 tablespoons)
  • 40 g nuts, chopped (about 1/3 cup)
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

• Sugar, for sprinkling
• Butter, cubed

Instructions

1. 1. Prepare the Batter:
      • • In a mixing bowl, beat the eggs with a pinch of salt until combined.
      • • Add 80g of sugar and 12g of vanilla sugar. Continue mixing until smooth.
        • Pour in the milk, then gradually sift in 150g of flour and 10g of baking powder, stirring until you have a smooth batter.
        • Finally, add 30ml of oil, mixing to incorporate.

   2. Arrange the Apple Layer:
      • • Preheat the oven to 170°C (340°F). Grease a baking dish with butter.
        • Pour the prepared batter into the baking dish, spreading it evenly.
      • Arrange the apple slices on top of the batter, pressing them gently into the surface.
      • Sprinkle the apples lightly with sugar and vanilla sugar.

1. 1. Prepare the Topping:
      • • In a small bowl, combine 150g of flour, chopped nuts, a sprinkle of sugar, and 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon.
        • Add cubed butter and mix until the mixture is crumbly.
        • Sprinkle the topping evenly over the apples.

   2. Bake:
      • Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake at 170°C for 40-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean and the top is golden brown.

1. Serve:
   • Allow the cake to cool slightly before slicing. Serve warm or at room temperature, optionally with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream.