Umbrian Apple Cinnamon Cake

ingredients:
1 1/2 Cups Sugar
1/2 Cup Softened Butter
1 Teaspoon Vanilla Extract
6 Ounce Container Cream Cheese Softened
2 Large Eggs
1 Teaspoon Cinnamon
1 1/2 Cup All-purpose Flour
1 1/2 Teaspoons Baking Powder
1/4 Teaspoon Salt
3 Cups Peeled & Finely Chopped Granny Smith Apples
FOR TOPPING:
1/4 Cup Sugar
2 Teaspoons Cinnamon

I feel that at some point, everyone is known for one particular recipe or dish, and this cake is probably my signature cake. When we first started renting out our guest house in Umbria over ten years ago, I wanted to give every new guest something special to begin their Umbrian vacation, and after lots of consideration, I chose this cake. My last name (Mele) means apples, so of course, my signature cake had to include apples. I have been making this cake for at least thirty years, and it has always garnered rave reviews for everyone who tasted it. I tested many other recipes, but in the end, this cake was chosen as our Umbrian farmhouse cake and has become just about famous for everyone who stays with us. Return guests always request it, and new guests always ask for the recipe before they leave. I feel that at some point, everyone is known for one particular recipe or dish, and this cake is probably my signature cake. When we first started renting out our guest house in Umbria over ten years ago, I wanted to give every new guest something special to begin their Umbrian vacation, and after lots of consideration, I chose this cake. My last name (Mele) means apples, so of course, my signature cake had to include apples. I have been making this cake for at least thirty years, and it has always garnered rave reviews for everyone who tasted it. I tested many other recipes, but in the end, this cake was chosen as our Umbrian farmhouse cake and has become just about famous for everyone who stays with us. Return guests always request it, and new guests always ask for the recipe before they leave.

You can use either an 8-inch or 9-inch pan. Obviously the cake will be smaller but taller in the 8-inch pan, and you will need to cut the baking time by 5 minutes if you use the 9-inch size pan. This cake actually becomes even moister the next day, and well wrapped, the cake will keep in the refrigerator up to five days, but I doubt it will last that long! Although this cake was intended to be a breakfast cake, I have found that our guests enjoy it throught the day as a snack as well, and often serve it for dessert after dinner. You can use either an 8-inch or 9-inch pan. Obviously the cake will be smaller but taller in the 8-inch pan, and you will need to cut the baking time by 5 minutes if you use the 9-inch size pan. This cake actually becomes even moister the next day, and well wrapped, the cake will keep in the refrigerator up to five days, but I doubt it will last that long! Although this cake was intended to be a breakfast cake, I have found that our guests enjoy it throught the day as a snack as well, and often serve it for dessert after dinner.

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