Swiss Almond Apple Cake

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Servings: 4 servings Difficulty: Advanced
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A tender almond crumb cake studded with sweet apples and raspberry preserves, finished with a delicate lemon glaze.
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This Swiss Almond Apple Cake is a delightful blend of textures and flavors, perfect for afternoon tea or a cozy dessert. The base is a rich, buttery cake batter infused with lemon juice, providing a bright contrast to the sweetness of the fruit. Layers of tart red raspberry preserves and thinly sliced apples create a juicy, flavorful heart within the cake. Topped with a crunchy mixture of ground almonds, sour cream, and sugar, each bite offers a satisfying crunch followed by soft, moist cake. The final touch is a light lemon glaze that ties all the elements together. It’s an elegant yet approachable recipe that feels special without being overly complicated.

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Swiss Almond Apple Cake

Author: chefs-mate Cooking Method: Cuisine: Courses:
Difficulty: Advanced
Servings: 4 servings Calories: 60.4

Description

This Swiss Almond Apple Cake is a delightful blend of textures and flavors, perfect for afternoon tea or a cozy dessert. The base is a rich, buttery cake batter infused with lemon juice, providing a bright contrast to the sweetness of the fruit. Layers of tart red raspberry preserves and thinly sliced apples create a juicy, flavorful heart within the cake. Topped with a crunchy mixture of ground almonds, sour cream, and sugar, each bite offers a satisfying crunch followed by soft, moist cake. The final touch is a light lemon glaze that ties all the elements together. It's an elegant yet approachable recipe that feels special without being overly complicated.

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Grease and flour a 9 or 10-inch springform pan.
  3. In a large bowl, cream together the sugar and butter until light and fluffy.
  4. Beat in the eggs and lemon juice until well blended.
  5. In a small bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
  6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, beating at low speed until just combined.
  7. Spread the batter evenly into the prepared pan.
  8. Spoon the raspberry preserves over the batter, spreading carefully to cover the surface.
  9. Arrange the thinly sliced apples on top of the preserves, pressing them slightly into the batter.
  10. In a medium bowl, combine the ground almonds, remaining sugar, sour cream, beaten eggs, remaining flour, and grated lemon peel.
  11. Mix the topping ingredients until well blended and spread evenly over the apples.
  12. Bake for 55 to 65 minutes, or until the apples are tender, the edges are light golden brown, and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  13. Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then carefully remove the sides of the springform pan.
  14. While the cake cools, whisk together the powdered sugar and remaining lemon juice until smooth to create the glaze.
  15. Drizzle the glaze over the warm cake.
  16. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4 servings

Amount Per Serving
Calories 60.4kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 1.8g3%
Saturated Fat 1.0g5%
Cholesterol 9.9mg4%
Sodium 112.4mg5%
Total Carbohydrate 10.2g4%
Dietary Fiber 0.6g3%
Sugars 3.9g
Protein 1.0g2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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