Apple, lemon and cinnamon cake Recipe

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Want to prepare a pleasant snack for your friends? This apple, lemon and cinnamon cake is quite simple to make, very tasty and has excellent presentation! Your friends will be surprised by this delicious blend of flavors…

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INGREDIENTS FOR APPLE, LEMON AND CINNAMON CAKE

Here you'll find all the ingredients needed to make this recipe:

● Apple
● Cinnamon powder
● Lemon juice
● Lemon zest
● Granulated sugar
● All-purpose flour
● Eggs
● Baking powder

Below you’ll find the correct measurement of all ingredients and the step-by-step guide for this recipe.

HOW TO MAKE APPLE, LEMON AND CINNAMON CAKE

Step 1: Preheat the oven to 180ºC (350ºF). Grease a loaf tin with margarine and dust with some flour.

Step 2: Wash, peel the apples and remove the seeds. Place the apples cut into cubes together with the cinnamon in a blender and blend on high until obtain a creamy mixture.

Step 3: Beat the eggs, the sugar and the lemon zest until obtain a homogeneous mixture. Add the apple cream, the lemon juice and mix for 2 to 3 minutes until it’s nicely incorporated. Add the flour mixed with the baking powder and beat until a creamy and homogeneous mixture.

Step 4: Pour the mixture into the prepared tin and bake about 35 to 40 minutes.

Step 5: Turn off the oven and unmold the cake. Let cool to room temperature and serve.

RECIPE TIPS

Some of our techniques to make a moist cake:
1. Add milk or yogurt to the batter, this two ingredientes add moisture to the cake.
2. Add oil instead of butter. Oil keeps cakes moist for longer periods.
3. Don't overmix the batter. Mix until just combined.
4. Don't overbake the cake. Overbaking dries out the cake.
5. Use a toothpick to check the interior of the cake, it should come out with a few moist crumbs, not completely clean.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How long does it take to bake a cake?

The baking time for a cake can vary significantly based on several factors, such as the type of cake, oven, recipe or pan size.
Most cakes can take anywhere from 25 to 60 minutes to bake at 180ºC (350ºF). However, some recipes may require higher or lower temperatures.
Always preheat your oven and don't forget to check if your cake is done using methods such as the toothpick test or gently pressing the cake's center to ensure it's fully baked.

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Category:Breakfast, Cakes, Desserts, Recipes

Cuisine: Portuguese

Difficulty: Easy

Servings: 12 slices

Prep Time:20 m

Cook Time:40 m

Total Time:60 m

Ingredients

2 medium apples
1 teaspoon cinnamon powder
Juice of one lemon
Zest of one lemon
150 grams (2/3 cup) granulated sugar
175 grams (1 1/4 cups) all-purpose flour
4 medium eggs
1 teaspoon baking powder

Directions

Preheat the oven to 180ºC (350ºF). Grease a loaf tin (25 x 11 centimeters with 7 centimeters high (9 3/4 x 4 1/3-inch with 2 3/4-inch-high)) with margarine and dust with some flour.
Wash, peel the apples and remove the seeds. Place the apples cut into cubes together with the cinnamon in a blender and blend on high until obtain a creamy mixture.
In an electric mixer, beat on medium speed the eggs, the sugar and the lemon zest until obtain a homogeneous mixture. Add the apple cream, the lemon juice and mix for 2 to 3 minutes until it’s nicely incorporated. Reduce the mixer speed to low, add the flour mixed with the baking powder and beat until a creamy and homogeneous mixture.
Pour the mixture into the prepared tin and bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, about 35 to 40 minutes (the time depends on the oven).
Turn off the oven and unmold the cake. Let cool to room temperature and serve.