Milopita (Μηλόπιτα)

• Prep time: 20 mins

• Cook time: 40 mins

• Total time: 1 hr

• Servings: 8 slices

• Country of origin: Greece

• Description: Traditional Greek apple cake spiced with cinnamon, nutmeg, and warm vanilla flavor.

• Presentation: Dusted with powdered sugar and extra cinnamon, served warm.

• Ingredients:

  • 3 medium apples (peeled, cored, sliced)

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour

  • 1 cup sugar

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened

  • 3 large eggs

  • 1/2 cup milk

  • 2 tsp baking powder

  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon

  • 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg

  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

• Step-by-step directions:

  • Cream butter and sugar until pale; beat in eggs one at a time, followed by vanilla.

  • Whisk flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and nutmeg together.

  • Alternate adding dry mixture and milk to butter mixture until smooth.

  • Fold in two-thirds of the sliced apples into the batter.

  • Pour into a greased springform pan and arrange remaining apple slices on top.

  • Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 40 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

• Optional variations: Add 1/2 cup raisins or chopped walnuts to batter.

• Cooking tips: Toss apple slices in 1 tbsp lemon juice to keep them from browning.

• Nutrition facts:

  • Calories: 280 kcal

  • Fat: 11g

  • Carbohydrates: 42g

  • Protein: 4g