Author Notes
A very raw recipe, with an old school taste, but that's the charm. The apples blend smoothly with the doughy base and taste better with every bite. Great for breakfast or a picnic snack, as opposed to a dessert. —Sasa and Jan
Ingredients
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8
plain white buns
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250
dcl milk
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200
g butter
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200
g white sugar
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8
eggs
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150
g walnuts or almonds (optional)
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1/2
lemon
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1
kg fresh apples
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50
g white sugar
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cinnamon
Directions
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Cut up the buns into cubes and pour over the milk. Mix well and let stand for at least 10 minutes to soak up the milk.
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Peel, core and cut apples into medium-sized slices. Add the lemon juice for some extra flavor.
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Whisk egg whites until light and fluffy.
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In a large bowl mix butter and gradually add the egg yolks, sugar, mashed buns and egg whites at the end.
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Butter the tray and spread half of the mix onto the whole of the surface.
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Fill the tray with sliced apples and top with some more sugar, cinnamon and walnuts or almonds (optional). Preheat the oven to 180-200 C.
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Now spread the remaining half of the mix over the top.
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Place into the oven for 45 minutes or until the cake gets a nice golden touch. Serve refrigerated.
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