Lazy daughter-in-law's cake: An effortless apple delight

Not all cakes need to be a fancy meringue, fluffy cheesecake, or perfect sponge cake. Simple recipes that always turn out well deserve attention and a spot in the recipe book.

This cake has earned the title of lazy daughter-in-law because of its simplicity in preparation, which can be seen as a compliment. Just toss the ingredients into a bowl, mix them together, put the batter in the oven, and arm yourself with a bit of patience.

Apple Cake could just as well be called resourceful instead of lazy daughter-in-law. The art is to make something delicious without putting in too much effort and without worrying that something won't turn out right. Even an amateur can handle this recipe without fear of underbaked dough or collapse.

Ingredients:

                                          
• 500 mL of all-purpose flour
• 5 mL of baking powder
• 2.5 mL of baking soda
• 180 mL of cocoa powder
• 250 mL of sugar
• 125 mL of oil
• 4 eggs
• 3 apples
• 250 mL of mixed dried fruits (raisins, nuts, apricots)
• 5 mL of cinnamon
• a pinch of salt

Instructions:

1. Peel the apples, remove the cores, and cut them into cubes.
2. Mix the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cocoa powder, cinnamon, and salt in a bowl.
3. In another bowl, beat the eggs with the sugar until light and fluffy. Gradually add the oil while still beating.
4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the beaten eggs, stirring the mixture.
5. Add the chopped apples and dried fruits to the batter and mix thoroughly.
6. Transfer the batter to a baking pan lined with parchment paper.
7. Bake in a preheated oven at 175°C for about 45-50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

You can decorate the finished cake with powdered sugar. Enjoy!