A wonderfully simple and rustic apple torte. This unique cake has very little flour, creating a dense, moist, fruit-and-nut-packed interior with a crisp, sugary crust.

Author

M. Field


Recipe

MeasurementsIngredients
⅔ CupSifted Flour
3 TeaspoonsBaking Powder
½ TeaspoonSalt
1 CupSugar
2Eggs
3 TeaspoonsVanilla Extract
1 CupChopped Nuts
2 CupsCubed Apple

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F. Grease an 8x12x2 inch baking pan well.
  2. In a large bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Stir in the sugar.
  3. Add the two eggs and three teaspoons of vanilla. Beat the mixture well with a spoon or an electric mixer until a thick batter forms.
  4. By hand, stir in the chopped nuts and cubed apple until they are evenly distributed.
  5. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
  6. Bake for 45 minutes.
  7. Serve warm or at room temperature with ice cream or cream.

Note

As the original recipe card notes, this torte “rises and falls,” which is a normal and delicious characteristic of this style of dessert, creating a wonderfully crisp top.