Hungarian apple cake (Almás pite)🇭🇺.

Absolutely! Here’s a classic recipe for Hungarian Apple Cake (Almás Pite) 🇭🇺 — a nostalgic, tender pastry filled with juicy spiced apples, often enjoyed with a dusting of powdered sugar. This traditional dessert is loved across Hungary and is often made for family gatherings, holidays, or just a cozy weekend treat.


🍎 Hungarian Apple Cake (Almás Pite) 🇭🇺

✨ Ingredients:

For the dough:

  • 3 cups (375 g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ¾ cup (170 g) unsalted butter or margarine, cold and cubed
  • ½ cup (100 g) granulated sugar
  • 2 egg yolks
  • ½ cup (120 ml) sour cream or yogurt
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract (optional)

For the apple filling:

  • 6–7 medium tart apples (like Granny Smith), peeled and grated
  • ½ cup (100 g) granulated sugar (adjust to taste)
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1 tsp lemon zest
  • 2–3 tbsp semolina or breadcrumbs (to absorb moisture)

To finish:

  • 1 egg, beaten (for brushing)
  • Powdered sugar (for dusting)

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