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Apple Almond Cake
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Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350ºF. Toss the sliced apples with the 2 teaspoons cinnamon and set aside.
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In a medium bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder and salt.
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In a separate bowl, cream together the butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
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Add the eggs, one at a time, beating after each addition. Gradually add in half the flour, then the milk, then the remaining flour.
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Butter and flour a 9 inch springform pan. Pour half the batter in the prepared pan, layer all the apples evenly over the batter, and top with the remaining batter.
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In a small bowl, combine the slivered almonds and the remaining ground cinnamon. Sprinkle this mixture over the top of the cake.
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Bake for 35-45 minutes, or until the cake is golden and a wooden pick inserted in the center comes out clean.
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Serve.
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Tips & Tricks (5)
- Toast Your Almonds First 🥜Lightly toast the sliced or slivered almonds in a dry skillet for 3-4 minutes before adding to the batter to intensify their nutty flavor and ensure a superior crunch throughout the cake.
- Choose the Right Apple Variety 🍎Use a mix of tart (Granny Smith) and sweet apples rather than only Gala or Pink Lady to create complex flavor depth and prevent the cake from becoming overly sweet or mushy during baking.
- Macerate Your Apples 💧Toss diced apples with a tablespoon of cinnamon and brown sugar 15 minutes before folding into the batter to draw out their juices and concentrate their flavor, creating pockets of intense apple taste.
- Bring Ingredients to Room Temperature 🌡️Allow eggs, butter, and milk to sit at room temperature for 30 minutes before mixing to ensure proper emulsification and a lighter, more tender crumb structure.
- Use Bloomed Cinnamon for Depth 🤎Toast the cinnamon briefly in melted butter before mixing into the dry ingredients to bloom its essential oils and achieve a warmer, more sophisticated spice profile than raw cinnamon provides.
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About the Cook
Hi, I’m Catherine McCord. As a chef, TV host, cookbook author, entrepreneur, and mom of three, my goal at Weelicious is to be a resource dedicated to providing simple, nutritious, and delicious recipes for the whole family.
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