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Apple cream torte - delicate, tender, moist and cream-like, this apple torte smells and tastes heavenly, and can be served either as a breakfast, or dessert. | www.viktoriastable.com

Apple cream torte

Apple cream torte - delicate, tender, moist and cream-like, this apple torte is a cross between a flan, a cake and a dutch baby, tastes and smells heavenly, and can be served either as a breakfast, or dessert.
Course Dessert / Breakfast
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings 10 pieces
Calories 210 kcal
Author adapted from Sunset magazine, September 2016 issue

Ingredients

  • 4 apples (Junogold, Gala, Cameo, Fuji, or other tender sweet variety)
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 3/4 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup flour
  • 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • powdered sugar for dusting
  • Crème fraîche, whipped cream, or plain yogurt for serving

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 325° F. Butter, and flour a 9 inch round cake pan (or spring form)

  2. Peel apples, remove cores, and slice crosswise into 1/4 inch rings.
  3. Beat eggs and sugar for 2-3 minutes until slightly thickened
  4. Add cream and vanilla, and beat a bit more.
  5. Add flour, mixed with baking powder and salt, and beat until incorporated.
  6. Add apples to batter and gently mix with a spatula, then pour into prepared cake form, pushing the apples slightly down so no pieces stick out.
  7. Bake for an hour or until a toothpick inserted into dough comes out clean.
  8. Let rest for 20 minutes, then carefully remove the torte from the cake form.
  9. Dust with powdered sugar, and serve with a cup of cold creamy yogurt for snack or breakfast, or with whipped cream, ice cream or creme fraiche for dessert.