Apple cake
Few dessert recipes are as satisfying as a well-made Apple cake. The star here is eggs, supported by a short list of everyday ingredients. A hot pan and a little patience give you the kind of colour and texture that makes this dish. Scroll down for the ingredients, the step-by-step method, and answers to the questions we get asked most about it.
- Level Hard
Ingredients
- 4 Eggs
- 200 g Sugar
- 200 g Self-raising Flour
- 200 g Melted Butter
- 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
- 1 tsp Ground Cinnamon
- 3 Apples
- Salt
- Sprinkling Ground Sugar
Method
- Preheat the oven to 180°C. (350˚F) Grease a cake pan and line it with baking paper.
- In a large bowl, break the four eggs with the sugar and beat until they have tripled in volume and become fluffy.
- Sift the self-rising baking flour and add it to your egg mixture. Fold this over, preserving as much air as possible. Add the melted (and slightly cooled) butter and mix until combined.
- Add cinnamon, pinch of salt and vanilla extract.
- Add the diced apple to the batter and gently fold them into the batter so that the apple pieces are evenly distributed. You can roll the apple pieces through some more cinnamon.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
- Place the apple slices on top of the batter and press lightly. Sprinkle optionally with some almond shavings.
- Bake the apple cake in the preheated oven for about 45-50 minutes, or until a wooden skewer comes out clean when inserted into the center of the cake.
- Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the mold for a few minutes. Then carefully remove the cake from the mold and let cool completely on a wire rack.
- Sprinkle the cooled apple cake with powdered sugar
Tips for the best Apple cake
- Rest the finished dish for a few minutes before serving — it lets the flavours settle and the texture firm up.
- Read the whole method before you start and measure out the 9 ingredients first — it keeps the pace relaxed once the heat is on.
- Preheat the oven fully before anything goes in — a cold start changes the texture.
- Use a kitchen scale for the dry ingredients if you have one — baking is less forgiving than cooking.
Variations
- Vegetable boost: stir in a handful of spinach, peas or diced peppers in the last few minutes of cooking.
- Swap the egg for silken tofu — keep the cooking time similar and check for doneness.
- Fusion twist: keep the method but swap the spices for your own favourites — the Netherlands base takes well to it.
Serving ideas
Dust with icing sugar just before serving and pair with coffee or tea.
Storage
Keeps in an airtight container at room temperature for 2–3 days, or refrigerated for up to a week. Most versions freeze well for 2 months.
Frequently asked questions
Is this Apple cake recipe hard to make?
It is rated hard: 9 ingredients and 10 steps. Follow the order and the tips above and it is very forgiving.
What can I substitute for eggs?
Any ingredient with a similar texture and cooking time works; see the variations below for ideas. Keep quantities the same and adjust seasoning at the end.
Can I make Apple cake ahead of time?
Yes. It actually improves after a few hours, so make it earlier in the day and reheat gently before serving.
Recipe data via TheMealDB — source
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