Grandma’s Italian Apple Cream Cake

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Grandma’s Italian Apple Cream Cake 🍎

This old-fashioned Italian apple cream cake is soft, creamy, and full of homemade comfort. With a delicate custard filling, fresh apple slices, and a light lemon-flavored batter, this classic family recipe tastes like something straight from grandma’s kitchen.

Perfect for coffee time, family gatherings, or a cozy homemade dessert, this easy cake comes together quickly with simple pantry ingredients.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

  • Soft and creamy texture
  • Filled with homemade custard cream
  • Fresh apple and lemon flavor
  • Easy everyday ingredients
  • Perfect for tea, coffee, or dessert

Ingredients

For the Batter

  • 3 eggs
  • 1 pinch of salt
  • 200 g sugar (1 cup)
  • 80 ml sunflower oil (⅓ cup)
  • 120 ml milk (½ cup)
  • 280 g all-purpose flour (2 cups)
  • 10 g baking powder (1 tbsp)
  • Zest of 1 lemon
  • Juice of 1 lemon

For the Custard Cream Filling

  • 50 g sugar (¼ cup)
  • 20 g cornstarch (1 tbsp)
  • 1 egg
  • 240 ml milk (1 cup)

Extra

  • 1 sweet-tart apple, sliced
  • Powdered sugar for dusting

How to Make Italian Apple Cream Cake

Step 1: Prepare the Custard Cream

  1. In a saucepan, whisk together sugar, cornstarch, and egg.
  2. Gradually add milk while stirring until smooth.
  3. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the cream thickens.
  4. Remove from heat and let it cool slightly.

Step 2: Make the Cake Batter

  1. Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).
  2. In a large bowl, beat the eggs with sugar and salt until light and fluffy.
  3. Add sunflower oil, milk, lemon zest, and lemon juice. Mix well.
  4. Add flour and baking powder. Stir until the batter becomes smooth.

Step 3: Assemble the Cake

  1. Pour half of the batter into a greased baking pan.
  2. Spread the custard cream evenly over the batter.
  3. Add sliced apples on top of the cream.
  4. Cover with the remaining batter.

Step 4: Bake

  • Bake for 35–40 minutes or until golden brown and fully cooked inside.
  • Allow the cake to cool before dusting with powdered sugar.

Tips for the Perfect Apple Cream Cake

  • Use sweet-tart apples for the best flavor balance.
  • Fresh lemon zest gives the cake a beautiful aroma.
  • Let the custard cool slightly before assembling.
  • Dust generously with powdered sugar before serving.

Serving Suggestions

This cake tastes wonderful with:

  • Coffee ☕
  • Tea 🍵
  • Vanilla ice cream 🍨
  • Fresh fruit 🍎

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