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Apple Cake: Torta di Mele Recipe

Apple Cake: Torta di Mele

Mario Batali

Recipe courtesy Mario Batali

Show: Molto MarioEpisode: Sweet Salami

Rated: 4 stars out of 5Rate This RecipeRead users' reviews (10)

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  • on October 19, 2009

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    I read the reviews beforehand, so decided a course of action to make sure this is not too sweet but more flavorful. I tossed the apples with a little lemon juice (for added tartness and to prevent browning while making the batter, as well as cinnamon and sugar. I also dusted the pan with cinnamon and sugar for added kick. It tasted very good this way.

    I came up with way too many apples for my pan. I would recommend cutting them one at a time to make sure you don't have more than you need. Ended up using the leftover apples for applesauce.

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  • on September 20, 2008

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    I over-whipped the eggs, but except for that minor set-back the recipe came out very well. I also split the recipe into two pans to accommodate extra apples.

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  • on March 26, 2008

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    Mario is a great chef and I've made and loved many of his recipes, but this one was absolutely terrible. I followed the recipe to the letter but the results tasted like a major ingredient was missing. I made the mistake of not trying it before serving it to guests because I have never had a disaster before with a Batali recipe.

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  • on March 23, 2008

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    The recipe was easy to make, though tasted closer to an apple bread than apple cake. The only real sweetness comes from the apples and does taste good. We sprinkled some cinnamon on top and it was great.

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  • on July 21, 2007

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    Italian aren't particularly fond of overly sweet desserts which makes this recipe perfect. But to give it that American over-indulgence taste add some cinnamon and sugar on top and serve it with ice cream. Also, thin out the bread topping a little with 3/4 milk instead of 1/2 or you will get an overly chewy mouthfeel.

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  • on July 18, 2007

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    Very nice and easy to make, although it is a rather plain cake that is great with a cup of tea or coffee or just as a snack. If you want to serve it as a dessert, I would either make some sauce or serve it with ice-cream while still warm. Next time I'll try lining the pan with sugar instead of breadcrumbs, and hopefully it will caramelize the apples in the "tart-tatine" style

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  • on October 23, 2006

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    This was a really easy recipe and the result was a very simple, refreshing cake. I felt that it needed a compliment however, although I'm not sure what. I may try sprinkling raisins over the apples. This is not an overly sweet cake.

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  • on February 20, 2005

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    haven't made this torta yet but I'm making for my husband today who is from sicily. It is exactly what he was craving, a spingy cake with apples inside. I'm so glad I came across this recipe. Long live mario batali!

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  • on November 23, 2004

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    Very easy to make! Everyone in my house and my friends house liked it.

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  • on November 15, 2004

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    very simple, very moist and light. I added an extra apple, which I think made it more moist.

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