Apple Cake Without Butter

I can provide you with an alternative version of the apple cake without butter. Here’s how you could proceed:

Ingredients

• 3 apples
• 200 g 00 flour
• 170 g sugar
• 3 eggs
• 100 ml seed oil
• The grated zest of 1 lemon
• 1 packet baking powder
• Powdered sugar (for decoration)

Preparation

1. Preheat the oven to 180 °C (350 °F).
2. Peel the apples and cut them into thin slices or small pieces, as you prefer. Set them aside.
3. In a bowl, beat the eggs with the sugar until you obtain a frothy and light mixture.
4. Slowly add the seed oil while continuing to mix.
5. Incorporate the sifted flour, the grated lemon zest, and the baking powder, mixing gently to avoid lumps.
6. Once the batter is smooth and homogeneous, add the cut apples and mix carefully to distribute them evenly.
7. Pour the batter into a cake pan previously greased and floured or lined with parchment paper.
8. Bake for about 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center of the cake comes out clean.
9. Let the cake cool before dusting it with powdered sugar.

Trivia

Apple cake is a classic dessert that lends itself to numerous variations. Using seed oil instead of butter is a great trick to get a moist but lighter cake. In some Italian recipes, cinnamon is also added for a spicy touch.

I hope this recipe is useful to you and happy baking! If you need further information or advice, I’m here to help.