Simple honey pie
Description
Delicious baked treat for the whole family. This simple honey cake can be easily made at home not only with apples or other fruits, but also with berries, dried fruits, and nuts, for example. The recipe easily accommodates any additions, so it can rightfully be called universal. The cake turns out very tender and literally melts in your mouth. The baked good is ready. Serve at the table.
Instructions
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Step 1
1. First, turn on the oven and let it preheat to 180 degrees. Sift flour and baking powder into a deep bowl. Add a pinch of salt, nutmeg, and cinnamon. For extra flavor, you can also add orange zest to this simple honey cake recipe.
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Step 2
2. Carefully separate the yolks and mix them with sugar. Beat until smooth, then add vegetable oil and honey. Mix thoroughly again until the mixture becomes uniform. If the honey is crystallized, gently melt it in a water bath.
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Step 3
3. Beat the egg whites separately with a pinch of salt until fluffy foam forms.
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Step 4
4. Combine the dry and wet ingredients, beat until smooth. Pour in the orange juice. It will give the baked goods not only aroma but also incredible juiciness.
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Step 5
5. Gently add the egg whites to the finished dough and mix everything together once more. Peel the apples and cut them into small cubes.
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Step 6
6. Grease a heat-resistant baking dish with oil and dust with flour, or line it with parchment paper. Pour in the batter, then carefully arrange the apples on top. That's it—the simple homemade honey cake is ready to be baked.
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Step 7
7. Bake for about 40-50 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean. Let cool slightly before serving and, if desired, dust with powdered sugar.