Apple Bundt Cake

The apple ciambellone is a classic and comforting cake, perfect for breakfast or a snack. Here is the recipe to prepare this soft and fragrant ciambellone.

Ingredients

• 3 apples
• 3 eggs
• 300 g of 00 flour
• 200 g of sugar
• 100 ml of milk
• 100 ml of vegetable oil
• 1 packet of baking powder
• 1 pinch of salt
• Powdered sugar (to taste)
• Ground cinnamon (to taste)

Preparation

1. Preheat the oven to 180 °C.
2. Peel the apples and cut them into cubes or thin slices, as you prefer. If you like, you can sprinkle them with a little cinnamon to add a spicy aroma.
3. Beat the eggs with the sugar until you obtain a light and frothy mixture.
4. Add the oil and milk, continuing to mix.
5. Incorporate the sifted flour, the pinch of salt and the baking powder, mixing until you obtain a homogeneous batter.
6. Add the apple pieces to the batter and mix gently.
7. Pour the batter into a buttered and floured bundt pan (or lined with parchment paper).
8. Bake in the oven for about 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center of the ciambellone comes out clean.
9. Let the ciambellone cool before unmolding it.
10. Dust with powdered sugar before serving, if desired.

Fun Facts

The apple ciambellone can vary greatly from one recipe to another, with additions like walnuts or raisins. Furthermore, this cake is common in many culinary traditions and every country has its own variant. In Italy, for example, the version with the addition of cinnamon or limoncello to further flavor the preparation is widespread.

Remember that you can always customize the ciambellone by adding spices like cinnamon or vanilla, or perhaps a touch of a typical Italian liqueur like amaro to give it a more unique flavor.