Almas Pite (Hungarian Apple Cake) Recipe

Name: Almas Pite (Hungarian Apple Cake)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: For the dough; 500 g self raising flour; 2 teaspoons dry yeast; 5 tablespoons sugar; 250 g butter, chopped; 3 egg yolks; 1 cup sour cream or 1 cup pure cream; For the filling; 6 -7 Red Delicious apples; 100 g walnuts, crushed; caster sugar; cinnamon

Servings: persons

For the dough
500 g self raising flour
2 teaspoons dry yeast
5 tablespoons sugar
250 g butter, chopped
3 egg yolks
1 cup sour cream or 1 cup pure cream
For the filling
6 -7 Red Delicious apples
100 g walnuts, crushed
caster sugar
cinnamon

1
To Make the Dough:
2
In a food processor, process butter, egg yolks and sour cream or cream.
3
Add the flour, dry yeast and sugar. Process until dough is light and does not stick to the sides of the processor.
4
If the dough is too moist, add a bit more flour, if too dry, add a bit of milk.
5
Cover and put in the fridge overnight.
6
Take the dough out of the fridge about 1-2 hours before you bake it, so the dough can soften a little.
7
Preheat oven to 200 degrees celsius and greas a rectangular baking dish.
8
Cut the dough in two, and roll out to the size of your baking dish and place one part inches.
9
Sprinkle with walnuts.
10
Grate the apples and squeeze all the juice out.
11
Put apples on top of walnuts.
12
Sprinkle with caster sugar and cinnamon.
13
Put the other half of the dough on top.
14
Brush with a beaten egg and prick with a fork in a few places to allow steam to escape.
15
Bake for around 35-40 minutes.
16
Cool in baking dish.
17
Great served with cream!

1440

kcal

Calories

Fat

143

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: For the dough, 500 g self raising flour, 2 teaspoons dry yeast, 5 tablespoons sugar, and more.

Yes, Almas Pite (Hungarian Apple Cake) falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Almas Pite (Hungarian Apple Cake)

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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