🇭🇺 Hungarian Apple Cake (Almás Pite)

Hungarian Apple Cake, or Almás Pite, is a beloved traditional Hungarian pastry made with tender, buttery dough and a generous layer of cinnamon-spiced grated apples. It is simple, comforting, and perfect alongside a cup of coffee or tea.

Unlike a deep American-style apple pie, Almás Pite is typically made with two thin layers of pastry and a fragrant apple filling in between. The result is a beautiful golden pastry with a soft, juicy apple center and a delicate dusting of powdered sugar.

Ingredients

For the Pastry

• 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• ½ cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
• ½ cup granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 large egg
• 3 tablespoons sour cream
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Pinch of salt

For the Apple Filling

• 6–7 medium apples
• ½ cup granulated sugar
• 1½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons fine breadcrumbs or semolina
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

For Finishing

• Powdered sugar, for dusting
• Extra cinnamon, optional