Apple torte is one of mum’s signature desserts. I remember her creating it for us every time we had a special occasion. So when I asked her where did she get her recipe from she said from a Bosnian friend she had. However I wasn’t able to find out the history behind this dessert. In any case I managed to recreate it after experimenting a bit. This torte is dear to my heart as it revolves around good times and precious memories.
Despite it’s elaborate looks this torte is easy to make though it takes a bit of time. I can guarantee that it will impress whom ever you are sharing it with.
So to make this torte please watch the following video:
Ingredients:
For the cake:
- 1 cup self raising flour
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/3 cup milk
- 1/4 cup melted butter
- 2 eggs
- Vanilla essence
For the apple layers:
- 5 apples
- 1 and 1/2 cups water
- 1/2 cup sugar
- squeeze of lemon
- 4 tbsp corn starch
- 1/2 cup water
Topping
- 250 ml thickened cream
- icing sugar to taste
Tips:
- You can use A/P flour instead of self raising. Just add 1 tsp Baking powder to the mix.
- Bake the cake in a preheated oven at 180 C for 20 mins or until the cake is done.
- Leave the cake to cool before adding the other layers.
- Cook the apples for 10 mins until they are done and not mushy.
- Leave the apples to cool completely before layering it on top of the cake.
- Put the cake back in the spring form pan so that when adding the custard to holds the shape.
- When making the apple custard make sure to stir constantly as you don’t want the mixture to stick to the bottom of your an.
- After pouring the custard on top of the cake leave it to set and cool for at least 2 hours before de-molding it from the pan.
- You can decorate the torte as you wish using any cream or buttercream and in any design you want. Be creative.
- The cake should be placed in the fridge and take it half an hour before serving.
