Italian Apple Cake Recipe

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Ingredients:

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2 cooking apples
1/2 lemon , juice of
1/2 cup raisins
1 cup walnuts
1 tbsp sugar
1/2 cup shredded coconut ( not dessicated)
1 1/2 cups plain flour ( all purpose)
1 tsp baking powder
1 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp nutmeg
2 large eggs
3/4 cup sugar
150 g butter, melted
2 tbsp amaretto liqueur (substitute a couple of drops of almond essence or omit this step if neither is available)
icing sugar, for dusting (confectioner's)

Directions:

Set oven to 180C (350F).
Grease and lightly flour a 23cm (9 inch) round cake tin.
You'll also need three mixing bowls- small, medium and large- for this recipe.
DO NOT PEEL the apples.
Cut into chunks about 1/2 square- discarding the core.
Place apple chunks into the first (medium) mixing bowl.
Toss apple in lemon juice to avoid discoloration, then drain off and discard excess juice.
Add raisins and coconut to the apples.
Tip walnuts onto cutting board and sprinkle over 1 tablespoon sugar.
Chop nuts roughly with the sugar, then add nuts and'nut flavoured' sugar to the apple mixture.
Mix well.
In the second (large) mixing bowl, sift flour, baking powder, cinnamon and nutmeg.
In the third (small) bowl, combine eggs and sugar and beat until light and lemon colored.
Still beating, add the melted butter and the liqueur (or essence).
Make a well in the centre of the flour mixture and add the egg mixture.
Stir until well combined.
Tip in the apple mixture and mix well.
At this stage it may seem you have too much apple and not enough batter- don't worry!
Turn the mixture into the prepared cake tin.
Bake on the centre shelf of the oven at 180C (350F) for about 45-50 minutes or until the top of the cake has turned a nice golden brown.
(Test with a skewer if unsure.) Remove cake from oven, turn onto a rack to cool.
Sprinkle with icing (confectioner's) sugar to serve.
Serve with thick cream.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	552.06 Kcal (2311 kJ)
Calories from fat	302.97 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	33.66g	52%
Cholesterol	86.81mg	29%
Sodium	664.71mg	28%
Potassium	333.88mg	7%
Total Carbs	55.98g	19%
Sugars	15.25g	61%
Dietary Fiber	5.56g	22%
Protein	9.66g	19%
Vitamin C	2.8mg	5%
Vitamin A	0.2mg	6%
Iron	3mg	17%
Calcium	139.7mg	14%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	430.75 Kcal (1803 kJ)
Calories from fat	236.39 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	26.27g	52%
Cholesterol	67.74mg	29%
Sodium	518.65mg	28%
Potassium	260.51mg	7%
Total Carbs	43.68g	19%
Sugars	11.9g	61%
Dietary Fiber	4.34g	22%
Protein	7.54g	19%
Vitamin C	2.2mg	5%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	6%
Iron	2.4mg	17%
Calcium	109mg	14%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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bitter
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