Description
Comforting apple sponge cake delights dessert enthusiasts with its classic European charm. Warm spices and tender fruit create a delectable treat you’ll savor slice after slice.
Ingredients
Scale
Fruits:
- 2 small apples, peeled, cored, sliced
Main Ingredients:
- 250 grams (8.8 ounces) unsalted butter
- 250 grams (8.8 ounces) golden caster sugar
- 250 grams (8.8 ounces) self-raising flour
- 4 eggs
Spices and Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons demerara sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Prepare the oven at 180C (160C fan) or Gas 4, ensuring even heat distribution by positioning the rack in the middle.
- Thoroughly coat a 20cm springform tin with butter and line with parchment paper for easy cake removal.
- Using an electric mixer, whip butter, sugar, and vanilla extract until the mixture transforms into a light, airy, and pale cream.
- Incorporate eggs individually, mixing thoroughly after each addition to maintain a smooth, cohesive batter.
- Gently fold flour into the mixture, creating a uniform consistency without overmixing.
- Transfer the batter to the prepared tin, carefully spreading and leveling the surface with a spatula.
- Artfully arrange thinly sliced apples across the top of the cake batter, creating an aesthetically pleasing pattern.
- Generously sprinkle demerara sugar and ground cinnamon over the apple layer for added texture and flavor.
- Place the cake in the preheated oven and bake for 50-60 minutes, checking doneness by inserting a skewer – it should emerge clean and dry.
- Allow the cake to rest in the tin for 10 minutes to stabilize its structure.
- Transfer to a wire rack and let cool completely to room temperature.
- Optional: Dust the surface with a delicate layer of powdered sugar just before serving for an elegant finish.
Notes
- Choose firm, slightly tart apples like Granny Smith or Braeburn for the best flavor and texture that holds up during baking.
- Slice apples thinly and evenly to ensure consistent cooking and an attractive presentation across the cake surface.
- Toss apple slices with a little lemon juice to prevent browning and add a subtle tangy brightness to the dessert.
- For a gluten-free version, substitute regular flour with a good quality gluten-free flour blend, ensuring to check the cake’s consistency and baking time.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50-60 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 34 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 17 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 55 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg