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Caramel Swirl Apple Cake🍎

A fluffy and moist Caramel Swirl Apple Cake with grated apples, walnuts, and a dreamy mascarpone cream on top ;)
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

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Base
  • 3 eggs
  • 180 g powdered sugar
  • 150 ml oil
  • 280 g shredded and peeled apples
  • 75 g ground walnuts (or other)
  • 190 g all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 tsp cinamon
  • 3/4 tsp baking soda
  • 1 pinch of nutmeg
  • 1 pinch of salt
Cream
  • 200 g mascarpone
  • 170 ml heavy cream
  • 1 1/2 tbsp powdered sugar
  • splash of vanilla (optional)
Topping
  • caramel
  • crushed nuts

Method
 

  1. Preheat: Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F).
  2. Whip the Base: With a mixer, beat the eggs and powdered sugar until pale and fluffy, 4-5 minutes.
  3. Add the Apples: Peel and shred the apples (large holes on the grater). Add to the batter with oil and ground walnuts. Mix with a spatula until combined.
    4. Stellka's Tip: No ground walnuts? Blend for a few seconds or chop finely.
  4. Add Dry Ingredients: Add flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Fold in until just combined.
  5. Prep & Pour: Grease pan with butter and flour (or line with parchment). Pour in batter and spread evenly. I used a 33x25cm pan.
  6. Bake: Bake for 25-35 minutes. Let the cake cool completely before frosting.
    7. Stellka's Tip: Use the toothpick test — insert a toothpick into the center, and if it comes out clean (or with just a few moist crumbs), it's done.
  7. The Cream: Whip cold heavy cream to stiff peaks, adding powdered sugar halfway through. Mix in mascarpone (and vanilla if using) for a few seconds, until just combined.
  8. Assemble: Spread cream over the cooled cake, drizzle with caramel, and top with crushed walnuts. Enjoy! ;)