Lithuanian Apple Cake

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil provides a dairy-free option.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey adds natural sweetness and flavor.

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: oat flour

Whole wheat flour increases fiber content.

walnuts

🥗Healthier: almonds

💰Cheaper: pecans

Almonds provide a similar crunch with less cost.

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

In a mixing bowl, beat together 75 grams of butter and 100 grams of sugar until fluffy.

Add 135 grams of farmer's cheese and mix until well incorporated.

Add 2 eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.

Sift in 1 teaspoon of baking powder and 160 grams of flour, then mix by hand until combined.

Prepare a 22 cm baking pan with baking paper and spread the batter evenly in the bottom.

Peel and slice 3 apples, then arrange them in spirals on top of the batter.

In a saucepan, melt 30 grams of butter and 40 grams of sugar over low heat until combined, then brush this mixture over the apples.

Bake in the preheated oven for about 15 minutes, checking for doneness with a toothpick.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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