Almás Pite; Hungarian Apple Cake🇭🇺

Here’s a classic Almás Pite (Hungarian Apple Cake) recipe 🇭🇺—moist, flavorful, and perfect for dessert or afternoon tea:

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Ingredients

For the crust/pastry:

• 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 3/4 cup (170 g) unsalted butter, cold and cubed
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

For the filling:

• 4–5 medium apples (Granny Smith or any tart variety), peeled, cored, and grated
• 1/3 cup sugar (adjust depending on apple sweetness)
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 2 tbsp breadcrumbs (optional, to absorb extra juice)

For topping:

• Powdered sugar for dusting

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