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Easy Apple Cake Recipe

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  • Author: Sara
  • Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

This Easy Apple Cake is a moist, tender dessert featuring sweet cinnamon-spiced apples layered within a buttery, self-raising flour batter. Topped with apricot jam and a sprinkle of demerara sugar, this cake bakes to a golden crust and offers a delightful blend of textures and flavors. Perfect for serving warm with clotted cream or ice cream, this classic baked apple cake is simple to prepare and sure to please for any occasion.

Ingredients

Cake Batter

  • 140 g butter, softened, plus extra for greasing the tin
  • 85 g golden caster sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 200 g self-raising flour

Apple Layer

  • 450 g apples, peeled and cored
  • 3 tbsp soft light brown sugar or demerara sugar
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 3 tbsp apricot jam
  • 1 tbsp demerara sugar (for sprinkling)

Finish

  • 1 tbsp icing sugar (optional, for dusting)
  • Clotted cream or vanilla ice cream (optional, for serving)

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prepare Tin: Preheat your oven to 170°C. Generously butter the baking tin to ensure a golden, buttery crust forms on the cake. Set the prepared tin aside.
  2. Make the Batter: Using an electric mixer, beat the softened butter and golden caster sugar together for a couple of minutes until the mixture is pale and fluffy. Add the egg and self-raising flour, and mix again until well combined. The batter will be thick and sticky, which is intended.
  3. Spread Base Batter: Spoon about two-thirds of the batter into the greased baking tin. Use a fork or a small offset spatula to lightly spread it evenly across the base, making sure it fully covers the bottom of the tin.
  4. Prepare Apple Layer: Slice the peeled and cored apples into 1 cm thick slices. In a large bowl, toss the apples with 3 tablespoons of soft light brown or demerara sugar and the ground cinnamon. Arrange these spiced apple slices in a thick layer over the batter in the baking tin. Dot the apples with small spoonfuls of apricot jam and spread it roughly over the top.
  5. Top with Remaining Batter: Spoon the remaining cake batter over the apples and spread it gently using a fork or small spatula. It’s okay if a few gaps remain, as the batter will spread during baking. Finally, sprinkle the top with 1 tablespoon of demerara sugar for a crunchy finish.
  6. Bake the Cake: Place the tin in the preheated oven and bake for about 1 hour, or until a toothpick inserted in the cake’s center comes out clean and the apples are tender.
  7. Cool and Serve: Remove the cake from the oven and allow it to cool in the tin for 10 minutes. Then, carefully remove the cake from the tin. Serve warm or cold, optionally dusted with icing sugar and accompanied by clotted cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

Notes

  • Use softened butter for easier mixing and better texture.
  • Self-raising flour helps the cake rise without needing additional baking powder.
  • The batter will be thick and sticky; do not add extra flour or liquid.
  • If apricot jam is unavailable, other fruit preserves like peach or apple jam can be substituted.
  • For a gluten-free version, substitute self-raising flour with a gluten-free self-raising blend.
  • This cake is best enjoyed within 2 days for maximum freshness but can be stored refrigerated and gently reheated.
  • Serving with ice cream or clotted cream adds a luxurious finish.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 1 hour
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: British

Find it online: https://sarabaking.com/easy-apple-cake-recipe/