Milopita - Greek Apple Cake - Souvlaki For The Soul

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Milopita is a Greek apple cake made with apples, olive oil and yogurt. Scented with the heady aroma of cinnamon — I indulge you in enjoying a slice for breakfast or as an afternoon treat.

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Let's start by clarifying that there are numerous variations of milopita.

Most recipes call for the apples to be layered on the bottom of the cake — turning into an upside-down apple teacake of sorts.

Other recipes mix the chopped apples through the batter for added texture.

I tested this Greek milopita recipe five times, and in the end, I went with olive oil and yogurt for my batter.

Furthermore, don't expect a "light and fluffy" cake. This Greek yogurt apple cake is hearty, a little dense and one slice is quite filling.

My favourite way to enjoy milopita is with a cup of coffee for breakfast. (Who said you couldn't have cake for breakfast? 😉)

Related: try my healthy olive oil cake for something special!

What You'll Need

all the ingredients required to make milopita - greek apple cake laid out on a table

300 grams flour, plain or all-purpose
200 grams brown sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 apple, peeled and cored and chopped into 1 cm chunks
180 ml Greek yogurt
3 eggs
180 ml olive oil
1 teaspoon vanilla
icing sugar for dusting

Step-by-Step Instructions

step by step instruction on how to make a milopita - greek apple cake

Preheat your oven to 160 deg C fan-forced and grease and line a 23 (10") springform pan.
In a large bowl combine the flour, brown sugar, baking powder, cinnamon and apples. Stir well and set aside.
In another bowl combine the yogurt, eggs, olive oil, vanilla and whisk to combine well.
Add the wet mixture to the dry and stir until just combined. Do not over-beat or mix.
Pour the milopita batter into the greased and lined springform pan and bake for 35-40 mins. (Insert a skewer to check that it is cooked). Leave the cake in the pan for 10 mins before removing and allow cooling before dusting with icing sugar.

Tips and Variations

a sliced apple cake on a table with whipped cream and two apples on a dark plate

If you don't have the appropriate baking pan size as stated in the recipe, you can use a smaller sized pan. However, be wary that this will produce a very high milopita based on the ingredient amounts. You will also need to adjust your cooking time.

Can I use pears instead of apples?

Yes. Depending on the size of your pears I would use two pears.

Can I use any variety of apple?

Sure. I chose Granny Smith apples because I think they work best in cooking and hold their shape. Other apple varieties might turn the milopita into mush.

Can I use another oil instead of olive oil?

Yes, again, be cautious of the taste. I think Greek extra virgin olive oil is sensational when used correctly in cakes. It imparts a beautiful, fruity aroma that other oils don't have.

Can I add other spices?

Absolutely! A small amount of ground cloves and nutmeg would elevate it even further.

a slice of cake on a dark plate topped with whipped cream

If you like using apples in your baking, I can highly recommend the following recipes to try out.

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