Apple Tart Cake Recipe

I was finally able to salvage enough apples to make this apple tart cake. Fruit does not last very long around here. You know the saying, “If you have not used it in a year then toss it?” I can’t remember the last time I used my apple corer/slicer but by sheer luck it went undetected when I was gathering items for the garage sale. The narrow escape ensures it will remain in the drawer for at least another year.

I was really hesitant about the icing. It tasted too bland and too much like powdered sugar. On the cake it seemed to melt away not contributing any extra dimension of flavor. I recommend leaving it off or using another recipe for orange icing.

Source: CookingBread.com
1 1/2 cups bread flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
2 large eggs
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup melted butter
1 teaspoon vanilla
5 granny smith apples (peeled, corded and sliced thin )
1 cup powdered sugar
3-4 tablespoons orange juice

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease an 11-inch tart pan with shortening or cooking spray and a little flour.

Sift the flour, baking powder, salt and cinnamon into a small bowl.

In a large bowl beat eggs and sugar until thick, white and satiny. Add the vanilla to the slightly warm melted butter; mix into egg mixture until well blended. Stir in the sliced apples; tossing until completely coated. Fold in the sifted dry ingredients until just incorporated.

Pour into the prepared tart pan and bake for 50-55 minutes. Remove from oven and cool on a wire rack.

Icing:
Mix the powdered sugar and orange juice until well blended. Drizzle over cooled cake.