Apple Torte [en]

Apple torte is one of mum’s signature desserts. I remember her creating it for us every time we had a special occasion. So when I asked her where did she get her recipe from she said from a Bosnian friend she had. However I wasn’t able to find out the history behind this dessert. In any case I managed to recreate it after experimenting a bit.  This torte is dear to my heart as it revolves around good times and precious memories.
appletorte

Despite it’s elaborate looks this torte is easy to make though it takes a bit of time. I can guarantee that it will impress whom ever you are sharing it with.
So to make this torte please watch the following video:

Ingredients:

For the cake:

  • 1 cup self raising flour
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/3 cup milk
  • 1/4 cup melted butter
  • 2 eggs
  • Vanilla essence

For the apple layers:

  • 5 apples
  • 1 and 1/2 cups water
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • squeeze of lemon
  • 4 tbsp corn starch
  • 1/2 cup water

Topping

  • 250 ml thickened cream
  • icing sugar to taste

Tips:

  • You can use A/P flour instead of self raising. Just add 1 tsp Baking powder to the mix.
  • Bake the cake in a preheated oven at 180 C for 20 mins or until the cake is done.
  • Leave the cake to cool before adding the other layers.
  • Cook the apples for 10 mins until they are done and not mushy.
  • Leave the apples to cool completely before layering it on top of the cake.
  • Put the cake back in the spring form pan so that when adding the custard to holds the shape.
  • When making the apple custard make sure to stir constantly as you don’t want the mixture to stick to the bottom of your an.
  • After pouring the custard on top of the cake leave it to set and cool for at least 2 hours before de-molding it from the pan.
  • You can decorate the torte as you wish using any cream or buttercream and in any design you want. Be creative.
  • The cake should be placed in the fridge and take it half an hour before serving.

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