Hungarian Apple Cake

Here’s a traditional Hungarian Apple Cake (Almás Pite) recipe — a beloved dessert with a soft, crumbly pastry and sweet spiced apple filling.

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🇭🇺 Hungarian Apple Cake (Almás Pite)

🍎 Ingredients:

For the Dough:

• 2 ½ cups (315 g) all-purpose flour

• 1 tsp baking powder

• Pinch of salt

• ½ cup (100 g) granulated sugar

• 1 cup (225 g) unsalted butter, cold and cubed

• 2 egg yolks

• 2–4 tbsp sour cream (enough to bring the dough together)

• Zest of 1 lemon (optional)

For the Apple Filling:

• 6–8 medium apples (Granny Smith or other tart apples)

• ½ cup (100 g) granulated sugar (adjust to taste)

• 1 tsp ground cinnamon

• 1 tbsp semolina or breadcrumbs (to absorb moisture)

• Juice of ½ lemon

• Optional: handful of raisins or chopped walnuts

For Topping:

• 1 egg yolk, for brushing

• Powdered sugar, for dusting

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👩‍🍳 Instructions:

1. Make the Dough:

1. In a bowl, mix flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar.

2. Cut in cold butter until crumbly.

3. Add egg yolks, lemon zest, and enough sour cream to form a soft, non-sticky dough.

4. Divide into two equal portions, wrap in plastic wrap, and chill for 30 minutes.

2. Prepare the Filling:

1. Peel, core, and grate the apples.

2. Sprinkle with lemon juice.

3. Mix in sugar, cinnamon, and semolina or breadcrumbs.

4. Optional: add raisins or nuts.

3. Assemble the Cake:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).

2. Roll out one dough half and place it in a greased 9×13-inch (23×33 cm) baking pan.

3. Spread apple mixture evenly over dough.

4. Roll out the second dough half and place on top.

5. Prick with a fork and brush with egg yolk.

4. Bake:

• Bake for 35–45 minutes or until golden brown.

5. Cool and Serve:

• Let cool in the pan. Dust with powdered sugar before slicing into squares or rectangles.