Milopita - Greek Apple Coffee Cake

Submitted by HokiesMom

"Posted for ZWT6 Greek Region: In Greek: μηλόπιτα, pronounced mee-LOH-pee-tah The website I found for easy authentic Greek dishes recommends using Golden Delicious apples in this recipe, but if you have a favorite apple you prefer for baking, use it. The recipe is easy to make, and uses olive oil, making it a great choice for those who don't eat dairy products. ** Carrot Cake: Substitute 1 1/2 cups of finely grated carrots for the apples to make a delicious Greek version of carrot cake."

 

• Ready In: 1hr 5mins
• Ingredients: 7
• Yields: 1 cake
• Serves: 8

ingredients

• 5 eggs, separated
• 5 golden delicious apples, peeled and grated
• 2 cups sugar
• 3 cups flour
• 1 1⁄2 cups olive oil
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons cinnamon

directions

1. Preheat oven to 390F (200C).
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the olive oil and cinnamon. Add egg yolks, flour, baking powder, sugar, and grated apples. Stir well to combine. Beat the egg whites to a light froth and stir into the mixture carefully.
3. Bake in a lightly oiled in an 11 1/2-inch round (or equivalent) pan at 390F (200C) for 45 minutes or until a knife inserted into the center comes out clean. Note: If the top of the cake seems to be browning too quickly, cover with foil until the cake is done.