Easy Italian Apple Cake is soft, moist, and packed with juicy apples. It’s perfect for breakfast, dessert, or a snack. This cake features a golden top, citrus aroma, and tender crumb.
Author:Olivia
Prep Time:15 minutes
Cook Time:50 minutes
Total Time:1 hour 5 minutes
Yield:8 servings 1x
Category:Dessert
Method:Baking
Cuisine:Italian
Diet:Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
3 medium apples (Golden Delicious or Granny Smith), peeled, cored, and chopped
2 tablespoons lemon juice
3 large eggs, room temperature
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup whole milk, room temperature
1/2 cup sunflower oil or light olive oil
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Zest of 1 lemon
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
Powdered sugar for dusting (optional)
Instructions
Peeled, core, and chop the apples into small chunks. Toss with lemon juice to prevent browning.
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line a 9-inch springform pan.
In a large bowl, whisk eggs and sugar until pale and fluffy, about 2–3 minutes.
Add milk, oil, vanilla extract, and lemon zest. Whisk to combine.
Sift in flour, baking powder, and salt. Fold until just combined.
Reserve a few apple pieces; fold the rest into the batter gently.
Pour batter into the prepared pan and top with reserved apple chunks.
Bake for 45–55 minutes until golden and a toothpick comes out clean.
Cool for 15–20 minutes before removing the ring. Dust with powdered sugar if desired.
Notes
This cake can be served warm or at room temperature.