Torta di mele (Apple Torte) Recipe
Servings: 10
Ingredients
- 2 eggs
- 200g (7 oz) sugar
- 100g (3-1/2 oz) melted butter
- 200ml (6 oz) milk
- 1 Tb. of baking powder
- Cinnamon, to taste
- Grated zest of a small lemon
- A few drops of vanilla extract
- A tiny pinch of salt
- 200g (8 oz) flour
- 5 medium apples (about 700g/1-1/2 lbs)
- More sugar for topping
- Optional:
- Powdered sugar
- Sliced almonds or other nuts
- Raisins or other dried fruits
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 163g | |
| Recipe makes 10 servings | |
| Calories 301 | |
| Calories from Fat 87 | 29% |
| Total Fat 9.87g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat 5.75g | 23% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 60mg | 20% |
| Sodium 455mg | 19% |
| Potassium 162mg | 5% |
| Total Carbs 50.7g | 14% |
| Dietary Fiber 2.6g | 9% |
| Sugars 30.48g | 20% |
| Protein 4.35g | 7% |
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