Absolutely, Ashley! Here’s a warm and nostalgic full-length recipe for the beloved Hungarian Apple Cake – Almás Pite 🇭🇺🍎 — just like grandma used to make!
🍎 Hungarian Apple Cake (Almás Pite) 🇭🇺
A beloved Hungarian classic, Almás Pite is a rustic apple cake with a tender, buttery crust and a cinnamon-kissed apple filling, often served with a dusting of powdered sugar and a smile. Whether it’s Sunday lunch, a cozy afternoon, or a holiday gathering, this cake always hits the spot!
🧺 Ingredients
For the Dough:
- 3 cups (375g) all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 pinch of salt
- ¾ cup (170g) cold unsalted butter, cubed
- ½ cup (100g) sugar
- 2 eggs
- 3 tbsp sour cream (or yogurt)
- Zest of 1 lemon (optional but lovely)
For the Apple Filling:
- 6 medium apples (Granny Smith or any tart variety), peeled and grated
- ½ cup (100g) sugar (adjust to taste)
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp ground cloves (optional)
- 2 tbsp semolina or fine breadcrumbs (to absorb moisture)
- Juice of ½ lemon
- Handful of raisins (optional)
To Finish:
- 1 egg yolk + splash of milk (for brushing)
- Powdered sugar, for dusting