The Recipe Of Norwegian Apple Cake In Just 4 Steps (Tech Wetch)

The Recipe Of Norwegian Apple Cake 

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This recipe for Norwegian apple cake from Nevada Berg's cookbook "North Wild Kitchen" raised a concern, despite its simplicity. Is it really a tablespoon of cinnamon? Really? But it wasn't overdone, giving the cake a fall scent and flavour as well as a wonderfully browned top. This recipe also provides a lot of versatility. Though the recipe called for an 8-inch springform pan, it also worked in a 9-inch and a 10-inch pan, with the latter yielding a slightly smaller cake to topping ratio (though no change in cooking time). More fruit is needed in larger pans. On that note, fresh figs and peaches work nicely in place of apples in this dish. Other fruits to consider are little purple plums, pears, apricots, and even bananas.

PREPARATION

1st step

Apples should be peeled and cored before being sliced 1/2-inch thick. Remove from the equation. Grease an 8-inch springform cake pan with part of the butter. Using a little flour, dust the surface. Preheat oven to 350°F.

2nd Step

Combine flour and baking powder in a sifter or a whisk. Remove from the equation. For several minutes, beat granulated sugar with 3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) butter in the bowl of a standing mixer until light and fluffy. One at a time, beat in the eggs, then beat the mixture for approximately 3 minutes, or until creamy. Gradually add the flour mixture in three batches, alternating with the milk and thoroughly mixing after each addition. Pour the batter into the pan.

3rd step

Arrange the apple slices in tight overlapping concentric circles on top of the batter, gently pushing them in. Almonds should be strewn throughout the top. Cinnamon and brown sugar are sprinkled on top. Dot the remaining butter on top. Bake for 1 hour, or until a cake tester comes out clean, the top has browned, and the centre is firm to the touch.

4th step

Allow to cool until barely warm in the pan. Remove the edges of the pan and top with whipped cream or ice cream before serving. If the cake has entirely cooled, it can be reheated before serving.