Apple Crumble Cake Recipe (Sbriciolata alle Mele)
Category: Desserts
Serves: 6
Ingredients
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| All-purpose flour (00 flour) | 250g |
| Eggs | 58g |
| Baking powder | 5g |
| Walnut halves | 50g |
| Butter | 120g |
| Granulated sugar | 130g |
| Red Delicious apples | 600g |
| Lemons | 1 |
| Granulated sugar (for filling) | 50g |
| Amaretti cookies | 50g |
Nutritional Information (per serving)
| Nutrient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Calories | ~320 kcal |
| Total Fat | ~16g |
| Saturated Fat | ~8g |
| Cholesterol | ~40mg |
| Sodium | ~50mg |
| Total Carbohydrates | ~41g |
| Dietary Fiber | ~2g |
| Sugars | ~21g |
| Protein | ~5g |
Instructions
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Prepare the Dough
- Begin by preparing the dough. In a mixing bowl, combine the softened butter with the sugar. Using a wooden spoon, mix the two until they are creamy and well combined.
- Add the egg and mix thoroughly.
- Gradually incorporate the sifted all-purpose flour and baking powder.
- Work the mixture with your fingertips until it forms a crumbly texture. Add the chopped walnuts and mix them into the dough.
- Cover the dough and refrigerate it until ready to use.
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Prepare the Apple Filling
- Peel the Red Delicious apples, cut them in half, and remove the cores. Slice each half into quarters, then dice the quarters into cubes of about 1 cm.
- Place the apple cubes into a bowl and add the zest of one lemon, followed by its juice to prevent browning.
- Sprinkle the apples with the granulated sugar and mix well.
- Crush the amaretti cookies with your hands into coarse crumbs and mix them into the apple mixture.
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Assemble the Cake
- Preheat your oven to 180ยฐC (350ยฐF) in static mode.
- Butter and flour a 20 cm (8-inch) springform pan to prevent sticking.
- Take ยพ of the crumbly dough and press it into the bottom of the prepared pan, ensuring it is evenly distributed and forms a slight edge around the sides to hold the filling.
- Pour the apple and amaretti filling into the crust, leveling it out with a spoon.
- Crumble the remaining dough over the filling, ensuring the apples are completely covered but without pressing down.
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Bake the Cake
- Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for approximately 35 minutes or until the top is golden and crispy.
- Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool completely in the pan.
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Serve and Enjoy
- Once cooled, carefully remove the cake from the springform pan. Transfer it to a serving plate and slice into portions.
- This apple crumble cake is perfect as a dessert or an afternoon treat, especially when paired with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Tips for Success
- For a richer flavor, consider toasting the walnuts lightly before incorporating them into the dough.
- If you prefer a less sweet dessert, reduce the amount of sugar in both the dough and the apple filling slightly.
- Red Delicious apples are recommended for their sweetness and firm texture, but you can experiment with other varieties such as Granny Smith for a tarter taste.
Enjoy the delightful balance of buttery crumbs and luscious apple filling with every bite of this classic Italian-inspired dessert!
