Torta di Mele Marchigiana
A rustic Marchigiano farmhouse apple cake packed with fragrant orchard apples, scented with fresh lemon zest and a subtle hint of aniseed liqueur.
- Prep
- 20 min
- Cook
- 45 min
- Total
- 65 min
- Servings
- 8
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Calories
- 295 kcal
Equipment
- •22 cm round springform cake tin
- •Baking parchment
- •Large mixing bowl
- •Electric hand whisk
- •Sharp paring knife
- •Wire cooling rack
Nutrition
Per serving, approximate
- Calories
- 295 kcal
- fat
- 11 g
- carbs
- 44 g
- fibre
- 2 g
- protein
- 5 g
- calories
- 295 kcal
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 180°C and line a 22 cm springform tin with baking parchment.
- 2
Toss the prepared apple slices in a bowl with the lemon juice to prevent browning.
- 3
Whisk the eggs, caster sugar, and salt in a large bowl until pale and thick.
- 4
Pour in the melted butter, milk, lemon zest, and mistrà, whisking gently to combine.
- 5
Fold in the sifted flour and baking powder with a spatula until smooth.
- 6
Gently fold two-thirds of the apple slices into the batter.
- 7
Spread the batter evenly into the lined tin and arrange remaining apple slices on top.
- 8
Scatter demerara sugar over the apples and bake for 45 minutes until golden and set.
- 9
Cool in the tin for 15 minutes before transferring onto a wire rack.
Chef's tips
Choose tart, firm baking apples like Renetta or Bramley for the best texture and balanced sweetness. Do not overmix the batter once the flour is added, or the crumb will become dense.
Ingredient substitutions
- mistrà → Sambuca, anisette, or dark rum
- unsalted butter → mild extra virgin olive oil for a lighter rustic crumb
Storage
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days.
Reheating
Warm individual slices in a 150°C oven for five minutes to restore the crisp top.
Common mistakes to avoid
- •Slicing the apples too thickly, which prevents them from softening evenly during baking.
- •Opening the oven door too early, which can cause the centre of the cake to sink.
Serving suggestions
Cooked Torta di Mele Marchigiana?
Sign in to save this recipe to a collection. Bookmarking works without an account — it stays on this device.
Sign in for collectionsSimilar recipes
Dishes with the same spirit, spice level and course.
More from Marche
Cooking that shares the same kitchen and pantry.
Recipes using similar ingredients
Use what you already bought for this recipe.
