Microwave Apple Cake

Name: Microwave Apple Cake
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 13 min
Total time: 38 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: Royal Gala apples 2; Type 00 flour 1.67 cups; Butter 0.67 cup; Sugar 9 ½ tbsp; Fresh liquid cream 3 spoonfuls; Eggs medium 3; Baking powder 1 tsp; Fine salt 1 pinch; Sugar 3 spoonfuls; Butter to taste; Breadcrumbs to taste

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Vegetarian

Difficulty: Very easy
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 13 min
Serving: 8
Cost: Low

PRESENTATION

Recipe by
Rosella Errante

Experience a taste of Northern and Central Italy with this microwave apple cake. It is really, really good! You skip the oven entirely, which is great, and get a moist, flavorful dessert in just about 13 minutes. Imagine this: big slices of apple nestled in the batter. Every bite bursts with that classic fruity goodness. Can't go wrong. A sprinkle of sugar on top melts into a golden, slightly crisp layer. That gives you that nostalgic torta di mele vibe without the wait. Some folks add a spoonful of Nutella or mascarpone for an extra creamy touch, and I gotta say, it totally works with this fast method. It's like evoking memories of home—only faster—with a modern twist that fits perfectly into a busy weeknight or satisfies a last-minute craving.

People all over Italy love this quick apple cake recipe. Really! Its straightforward approach and genuine flavor are unbeatable. If you are looking for something smaller, try the apple mug cake for a quick, single-serve delight. Best part? You don't lose any of that tender crumb or sweet apple aroma by using the microwave. For real, it stays super soft and warm, just like you want it. In Central Italy, some like to add a bit of cinnamon or lemon zest, so you can totally tweak it based on what's in your pantry. This microwave apple dessert is a game changer for anyone craving real apple cake flavor without the hassle. For chocolate lovers, switching to a cocoa mug cake offers a totally different experience. Same easy process, though. With so many ways to personalize it, this cake is all about keeping it cozy, easy, and downright tasty—just like in Italian kitchens, only way quicker. So... Why not bring a piece of Italy to your table tonight? It's a little slice of tradition made effortlessly modern and incredibly delicious.

INGREDIENTS

Ingredients for a 28 cm (11 inch) diameter mold: Royal Gala apples 2; Type 00 flour 1.67 cups (200 g); Butter 0.67 cup (150 g); Sugar 9 ½ tbsp (120 g); Fresh liquid cream 3 spoonfuls; Eggs 3 - medium; Baking powder 1 tsp; Fine salt 1 pinch

For dusting: Sugar 3 spoonfuls

For the mold: Butter to taste; Breadcrumbs to taste

Preparation

How to prepare Microwave Apple Cake

To make the microwave apple cake, start by preparing the batter: place the butter in a bowl, add the sugar 1 and mix with an electric whisk until you get a fluffy mixture 3, then add one egg at a time while keeping the whisk in action 3.

Add the baking powder 4, the salt 5, the liquid cream 6

and the flour 7 and mix with a spatula to incorporate them into the mixture 8 until the batter is soft and homogeneous 9.

Butter a non-stick mold suitable for the microwave with a diameter of 28 cm (11 inch) 10 and sprinkle it with breadcrumbs 11. Pour the batter into the mold 12

and level it with a spatula 13. At this point, wash and peel the apples 14, then slice them 15.

Arrange the apple slices in a fan shape over the batter 16 and sprinkle the surface with sugar 17. Bake in the microwave oven for 13 minutes with the crisp function or the microwave function, setting the power to 800 W, and turning on the grill in the last two minutes, until golden brown. Once baked, let the microwave apple cake cool slightly 18 before transferring it to a serving plate and enjoying it!