Apple Ribbon Cake
Apple Ribbon Cake
Ingredients
For the Apple Ribbons
- 8 apples, medium, peeled, cored, and thinly sliced into ribbons (preferably tart apples)
- 1 lemon, juiced
For the Cake Batter
- 5 eggs, large
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour, sifted
- 1/4 cup sour cream
For Serving
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar, for dusting
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 350°F. Grease and lightly flour a 9-inch round springform pan or similar baking dish.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 350
- 2
Prepare the apples: Peel, core, and thinly slice the apples into long ribbons using a mandoline or a specialized vegetable peeler. Place the apple ribbons in a large bowl and drizzle generously with fresh lemon juice. Toss gently to coat, which helps prevent browning and adds a zesty flavor.
⏱️ 15 min
- 3
Artfully arrange the apple ribbons in the prepared baking dish, creating a beautiful wavy or rose-like pattern. Ensure they are spread somewhat evenly to allow batter to flow through.
⏱️ 10 min
- 4
Prepare the batter: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs and granulated sugar until the mixture is light, pale, and fluffy, about 3-5 minutes. Stir in the vanilla sugar and salt.
⏱️ 5 min
- 5
Sift the all-purpose flour into the egg mixture in two additions, gently folding with a spatula until just combined. Be careful not to overmix. Fold in the sour cream until the batter is smooth and creamy.
⏱️ 5 min
- 6
Carefully pour the cake batter evenly over the arranged apple ribbons in the baking dish, ensuring all the apple pieces are coated and submerged as much as possible.
⏱️ 2 min
- 7
Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until the cake is golden brown on top and a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean. Baking time may vary depending on the depth of your cake.
⏱️ 55 min•🌡️ 350
- 8
Let the cake cool completely in the pan on a wire rack for at least 30 minutes to stabilize. This is crucial for the cake to set and prevent it from falling apart when inverted. Once cooled, carefully invert the cake onto a serving plate.
⏱️ 30 min
- 9
Generously dust the cooled Apple Ribbon Cake with powdered sugar before serving. This cake is best enjoyed at room temperature.
⏱️ 2 min
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Apple Ribbon Cake
Ingredients
For the Apple Ribbons
- 8 apples, medium, peeled, cored, and thinly sliced into ribbons (preferably tart apples)
- 1 lemon, juiced
For the Cake Batter
- 5 eggs, large
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour, sifted
- 1/4 cup sour cream
For Serving
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar, for dusting
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 350°F. Grease and lightly flour a 9-inch round springform pan or similar baking dish.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 350 - 2
Prepare the apples: Peel, core, and thinly slice the apples into long ribbons using a mandoline or a specialized vegetable peeler. Place the apple ribbons in a large bowl and drizzle generously with fresh lemon juice. Toss gently to coat, which helps prevent browning and adds a zesty flavor.
⏱️ 15 min - 3
Artfully arrange the apple ribbons in the prepared baking dish, creating a beautiful wavy or rose-like pattern. Ensure they are spread somewhat evenly to allow batter to flow through.
⏱️ 10 min - 4
Prepare the batter: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs and granulated sugar until the mixture is light, pale, and fluffy, about 3-5 minutes. Stir in the vanilla sugar and salt.
⏱️ 5 min - 5
Sift the all-purpose flour into the egg mixture in two additions, gently folding with a spatula until just combined. Be careful not to overmix. Fold in the sour cream until the batter is smooth and creamy.
⏱️ 5 min - 6
Carefully pour the cake batter evenly over the arranged apple ribbons in the baking dish, ensuring all the apple pieces are coated and submerged as much as possible.
⏱️ 2 min - 7
Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until the cake is golden brown on top and a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean. Baking time may vary depending on the depth of your cake.
⏱️ 55 min•🌡️ 350 - 8
Let the cake cool completely in the pan on a wire rack for at least 30 minutes to stabilize. This is crucial for the cake to set and prevent it from falling apart when inverted. Once cooled, carefully invert the cake onto a serving plate.
⏱️ 30 min - 9
Generously dust the cooled Apple Ribbon Cake with powdered sugar before serving. This cake is best enjoyed at room temperature.
⏱️ 2 min