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How to Make Milopita (Greek Apple Upside-Down Cake) - A Step-by-Step Guide

Milopita, or Greek apple upside-down cake, is a delightful and traditional dessert that is beloved by many. This sweet treat is a perfect combination of tart apples, warm spices, and a moist, buttery cake that is sure to satisfy any sweet tooth.

The foundation of this delicious dessert is a layer of caramelized apples, which become tender and sweet as they bake. The apples are then topped with a simple cake batter, which bakes into a light and fluffy cake that is the perfect complemen...

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Ingredients

  • 5 apples, peeled and thinly sliced
  • 2 ½ cups white sugar, divided
  • ¼ stick unsalted butter, melted
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • ¼ cup raisins (Optional)
  • 1 ½ cups olive oil
  • 1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 5 eggs, separated
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 apples, grated
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 45 mins
  • Additional Time: 30 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 35 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 8 servings

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line an 11-inch round baking pan with parchment paper.
  • Combine sliced apples, 1/2 cup white sugar, butter, and brown sugar in a large bowl. Mix together gently, being careful not to break apple slices. Pour sugary juice from the apple mixture into the prepared baking pan. Arrange sliced apples on top in a circle. Sprinkle raisins on top of apples and pour any remaining juice over all.
  • Combine olive oil and cinnamon in a large mixing bowl. Add egg yolks, flour, grated apples, baking powder, and remaining white sugar. Stir well to combine. Beat egg whites to a light froth in a separate bowl and stir into the olive oil mixture carefully. Pour over the apples in the baking pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean, about 45 minutes. Cover cake with foil if the top browns before the cake is done baking.
  • Remove cake from oven and allow to cool, about 30 minutes. Invert cake onto a serving plate.

    • Nutrition

    950 cal.

    • Total Fat: 47g
    • Saturated Fat: 8g
    • Cholesterol: 110mg
    • Sodium: 228mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 129g
    • Dietary Fiber: 5g
    • Total Sugars: 87g
    • Protein: 9g
    • Vitamin C: 6mg
    • Calcium: 147mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 272mg

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