Absolutely, Ashley! Here’s a traditional recipe for Hungarian Apple Cake, also known as Almás Pite 🇭🇺 — a beloved old-fashioned dessert found in many Hungarian homes and bakeries. It features a soft, buttery crust filled with warmly spiced apples and just the right balance of sweetness. Perfect for cozy afternoons or holidays!
🍎🇭🇺 Hungarian Apple Cake (Almás Pite)
🍽️ Makes: One 9×13-inch cake (serves 12–16)
⏱️ Prep Time: 30 min | Bake Time: 40–45 min
🧈 Dough Ingredients:
- 500 g (4 cups) all-purpose flour
- 250 g (1 cup + 2 tbsp) unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 2 tbsp powdered sugar
- 1 egg + 1 egg yolk
- 1 packet (7 g) baking powder
- 100 ml (scant 1/2 cup) sour cream or plain yogurt
- Pinch of salt
- Optional: zest of 1 lemon
🍎 Apple Filling:
- 6–8 tart apples (like Granny Smith or Jonathan), peeled and grated
- 100–120 g (1/2 – 2/3 cup) sugar, to taste
- 1–2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp semolina or breadcrumbs (to absorb excess moisture)
🥄 Optional Topping:
- Powdered sugar for dusting