Soft, butter-free apple cake

Ingredients:

5 apples
3 eggs
150 g brown sugar
100 g vegetable oil
130 g Greek yogurt
Zest of 1 lemon
270 g all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
Brown or brown sugar to taste for sprinkling

Preparation:

• Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F) and grease a round baking tin with a little vegetable oil or line with baking paper.
• Prepare the apples: Peel and cut 3 of the apples into thin slices for decoration. Cut the other 2 apples into small cubes to add to the dough.
• Whisk the wet ingredients: In a large bowl, beat the eggs with the brown sugar until foamy. Add the vegetable oil, Greek yogurt and lemon zest. Mix well.
• Add the dry ingredients: Sift the flour and baking powder, and gradually add them to the wet mixture. Stir until you have a homogeneous dough.
• Add the diced apples: Fold the apple cubes into the dough.
• Pour and decorate: Pour the dough into the previously prepared pan. Arrange the apple slices on the surface in a fan or spiral shape. Sprinkle brown sugar on top to taste.
• Bake: Place the cake in the oven and bake for 40-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
• Let cool: Remove from the oven and let cool before removing from the pan. Serve and enjoy.
• We recommend: Master baker’s sponge cake that always comes out perfect in 5 minutes

Tips for a Perfect Apple Cake

Choose good apples:
Use sweet and juicy apples like Fuji or Gala to bring out the natural flavor of the cake. If you prefer a tart edge, opt for Granny Smith.
Improve texture:
When slicing apples for garnish, make sure the slices are thin and even. This will ensure they cook through and remain tender when baked.
Control moisture:
If your apples are very juicy, lightly drain the cubes before adding them to the batter to prevent the batter from becoming too runny.
Add extra flavor:
Add a pinch of cinnamon or nutmeg to the batter to intensify the aroma and pair perfectly with the apples and brown sugar.