Dorset Apple Cake Recipe
Dorset apple cake is a beloved British dessert that showcases the flavours of fresh apples and warming spices. This traditional recipe is easy to make and yields a moist and flavourful cake that is perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
- 225 g Wholemeal flour
- 2 tsp Baking powder
- Salt Pinch
- 1 tsp Nutmeg or mixed spice Grating
- 175 g Light muscovado sugar
- 150 g Butter melted
- 2 large Eggs beaten
- 4 Medium apples preferably Cox's or tangy variety
- Demerara sugar for topping
- 2 tbsp Flaked almonds
Instructions
- Start by preheating your oven to 180°C (350°F) and greasing a 9-inch round cake tin with butter or lining it with parchment paper.
- Next, peel, core, and thinly slice the apples. Toss them with a sprinkle of cinnamon to enhance the flavor. Set aside for later.4 Medium apples
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the wholemeal flour, baking powder, salt, and nutmeg or mixed spice.225 g Wholemeal flour, 2 tsp Baking powder, Salt, 1 tsp Nutmeg or mixed spice
- Next, add the light muscovado sugar, melted butter, and beaten eggs to the bowl. Stir well until all the ingredients are thoroughly combined and you have a smooth batter.175 g Light muscovado sugar, 150 g Butter, 2 large Eggs
- Pour half of the batter into the prepared cake tin, spreading it evenly with a spatula.
- Arrange a layer of sliced apples on top of the batter, making sure to cover the entire surface. Sprinkle some cinnamon over the apples for an extra burst of flavor.
- Repeat this process, adding the remaining batter and another layer of sliced apples with cinnamon.
- To make the streusel topping, combine the demerara sugar and flaked almonds in a small bowl. Sprinkle this mixture over the top of the cake, evenly covering the apples and batter.Demerara sugar, 2 tbsp Flaked almonds
- Place the cake tin in the preheated oven and bake for approximately 45-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.