Apple Bavarian Torte

Ingredients and Weight:

1. 3 cups all-purpose flour
2. 1 cup sugar
3. 1 cup softened butter
4. 4 eggs
5. 1 teaspoon baking powder
6. 1/2 teaspoon salt
7. 2 cups diced apples (fresh or canned)
8. 1 cup heavy cream
9. 1 package (about 3 oz) cream cheese
10. 1 tablespoon vanilla extract

Preparation Time:

• Preparation Time: 2 hours (including baking and cooling time)
• Cooking Time: 45 minutes

Difficulty Level: Level 3 (Moderate difficulty)

Preparation Method Steps:

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
2. In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Mix well.
3. Add the softened butter and eggs, and mix until combined.
4. Fold in the diced apples.
5. Pour the mixture into a greased and floured baking pan.
6. Bake for 30-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
7. Allow the torte to cool completely.
8. In a separate bowl, mix the cream cheese with the heavy cream and vanilla extract until smooth.
9. Spread the cream cheese mixture over the cooled torte.
10. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.

Nutritional Information: (per serving, based on 8 servings total)

• Calories: Approximately 500 calories per serving (depending on ingredients used)
• Fat: 28g
• Carbohydrates: 55g
• Protein: 7g

Dish Characteristics:

• A combination of sweet and tart flavors from the apples and cream cheese filling.
• Light and airy texture with a slight crispness from the baked crust.
• Attractive presentation with the creamy filling contrasting against the brownie base.

User Comments:

1. "This Apple Bavarian Torte was delicious! The combination of flavors was perfect."
2. "The texture of the torte was very light and airy, making it very enjoyable to eat."
3. "I love the combination of apples and cream cheese in this dish, it was very tasty."

Special Precautions and Tips:

• Be sure to use fresh or good-quality canned apples for best results.
• Do not overbake the torte, as it may become dry and crumbly.
• Allow the torte to cool completely before adding the cream cheese mixture, to prevent it from melting.
• Refrigerate the torte for at least an hour before serving to allow the flavors to fully develop and for the torte to set properly.