Torta Di Mele (Italian Apple Cake) Recipe

Name: Torta Di Mele (Italian Apple Cake)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons unseasoned bread crumbs, or as needed; 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted; 1/2 cup white sugar; 1 vanilla bean, split and scraped; 2 eggs; 1 1/8 cups all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1 pinch salt; 1 tablespoon milk, or as needed (optional); 2 pounds Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored and sliced thin; 1/4 cup unsalted butter, cubed; 1/4 cup white sugar

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons unseasoned bread crumbs, or as needed
1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
1/2 cup white sugar
1 vanilla bean, split and scraped
2 eggs
1 1/8 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 pinch salt
1 tablespoon milk, or as needed (optional)
2 pounds Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored and sliced thin
1/4 cup unsalted butter, cubed
1/4 cup white sugar

1
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease a pie plate and dust with bread crumbs
2
Combine melted butter, 1/2 cup sugar, and vanilla bean seeds in a bowl. Add eggs and stir to combine. Mix flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl and add to butter mixture. Add milk if batter is too thick
3
Pour batter into the prepared pie plate. Distribute apple slices in a thick layer on top of the batter. Dot with cubed butter and sprinkle with 1/4 cup sugar.
4
Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 30 to 45 minutes. Cool on a wire rack for 5 minutes. Run a table knife around the edges to loosen. Invert carefully onto a serving plate or cooling rack. Let cool completely.

838

kcal

Calories

Fat

100

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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: 2 tablespoons unseasoned bread crumbs, or as needed, 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted, 1/2 cup white sugar, 1 vanilla bean, split and scraped, and more.

Yes, Torta Di Mele (Italian 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.

Torta Di Mele (Italian Apple Cake)

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