Brustengolo (Corn Flour Cake) Recipe

Name: Brustengolo (Corn Flour Cake)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 1/2 cups peeled, cored and sliced Granny Smith apples; 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice; 2 cups sugar; 3 1/2 sticks butter, melted, plus more for the pan; 3 1/4 cups corn flour, plus a little extra for the pan; 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder; 4 eggs; 1/3 cup coarsely chopped pine nuts, toasted in the oven until golden brown; 1/3 cup coarsely chopped walnuts; 2 tablespoons golden raisins, coarsely chopped and soaked in 2 tablespoons anisette; 1/2 lemon, peel grated; Garnish: pomegranate seeds and pomegranate molasses

Servings: persons

3 1/2 cups peeled, cored and sliced Granny Smith apples
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
2 cups sugar
3 1/2 sticks butter, melted, plus more for the pan
3 1/4 cups corn flour, plus a little extra for the pan
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
4 eggs
1/3 cup coarsely chopped pine nuts, toasted in the oven until golden brown
1/3 cup coarsely chopped walnuts
2 tablespoons golden raisins, coarsely chopped and soaked in 2 tablespoons anisette
1/2 lemon, peel grated
Garnish: pomegranate seeds and pomegranate molasses

1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
2
Place the apple slices in a bowl and sprinkle them with lemon juice.
3
Set aside.
4
In a large bowl, place the sugar and melted butter and mix well.
5
Fold in the flour and baking powder, then beat in the eggs until the mixture is smooth.
6
Add the pine nuts, walnuts, raisins, anisette and lemon peel.
7
Fold in the apples and stir well to combine.
8
Butter and flour a 9-inch springform pan and pour in the batter.
9
Bake 1 hour and allow to cool before slicing.
10
Garnish with pomegranate seeds and pomegranate molasses.

1909

kcal

Calories

111

Fat

212

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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: 3 1/2 cups peeled, cored and sliced Granny Smith apples, 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice, 2 cups sugar, 3 1/2 sticks butter, melted, plus more for the pan, and more.

Yes, Brustengolo (Corn Flour 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.

Brustengolo (Corn Flour Cake)

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