Cream-Filled Apple Cake Recipe

Cream-Filled Apple Cake Recipe

Ingredients

Cream Filling

• • 2 egg yolks
  • 1/4 cup sugar (60 g)

• • 1 teaspoon vanilla essence (optional)
  • 1 cup milk (240 ml / 8 fl oz)
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch (15 g)

Cake Batter

• • 2 egg whites (saved from the cream filling)
  • 2 eggs
  • A pinch of salt

• • 1/2 cup milk (120 ml / 4 fl oz)
  • Grated peel of 1 lemon
  • Juice of half a lemon

• • 2 cups flour (260 g)
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 3 apples

Decoration

• 1 teaspoon powdered sugar (optional)

Directions

Cream Filling

1. 1. Prepare the Cream:
      • • In a saucepan, whisk together the egg yolks and 1/4 cup sugar until well combined.
        • Add the vanilla essence, milk, and cornstarch, and stir until smooth.
      • Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens.
      • Cover the cream with plastic wrap, ensuring the wrap touches the surface to prevent a skin from forming. Set aside to cool to room temperature.

Cake Batter

1. 1. Prepare the Egg Whites:
      • In a large mixing bowl, beat the 2 egg whites until stiff peaks form. Set aside.
   2. Combine Wet Ingredients:
      • • In another bowl, beat the 2 whole eggs with a pinch of salt.
      • Add 1/2 cup milk, grated lemon peel, and lemon juice. Mix well.
   3. Combine Dry Ingredients:
      • • In a separate bowl, sift together the flour and baking powder.

   4. Prepare the Apples:
      • Peel, core, and chop the apples into small pieces.

1. Combine Ingredients:
   • • Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
     • Gently fold in the beaten egg whites.
     • Fold in the chopped apples.

2. Prepare the Baking Pan:
   • • Preheat the oven to 180°C (356°F).
     • Grease and line a 25 cm tall baking mold with moistened baking paper to help it adapt better to the mold.

3. Assemble the Cake:
   • • Pour half of the cake batter into the prepared pan.
     • Add the cooled cream in a spiral shape over the batter.
   • Pour the remaining batter on top of the cream.
4. Bake the Cake:
   • • Bake in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Decoration

1. Decorate the Cake:
   • • Allow the cake to cool completely.
     • Dust with powdered sugar for a vintage texture (optional).

Serving Suggestions

• • Serve the cake warm or at room temperature.
  • Enjoy with a cup of tea or coffee for a delightful treat.

Cooking Tips

• Make sure the cream is cooled to room temperature before adding it to the cake batter.
• Be gentle when folding in the egg whites to keep the batter light and airy.

Nutritional Benefits

• • Apples provide fiber and vitamins.

• This cake is a good source of protein from the eggs.

Dietary Information

• Contains gluten, dairy, and eggs.