Indulge your senses in the delightful symphony of flavors with our Easy Apple and Cinnamon Cake. This uncomplicated yet irresistibly delicious cake is a testament to the magic that happens when simple ingredients come together. With buttery richness, the warmth of cinnamon, and the sweetness of diced apples, this cake is a celebration of autumn in every bite.

How to Make It:

Prepare Your Oven: Preheat your oven to 180C / 160C fan / gas mark 4 / 350F. Grease a 20cm (8inch) cake tin and line the bottom with baking paper.

Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, beat together softened butter and dark soft brown sugar until pale and fluffy, using a wooden spoon or an electric hand whisk.

Add Eggs: Add the eggs one at a time, thoroughly mixing each egg into the batter before adding the next one.

Incorporate Dry Ingredients: Add self-raising flour and cinnamon, carefully mixing with a wooden spoon until just incorporated. Avoid over-mixing at this stage.

Add Milk: Stir in 2 tablespoons of milk gently.

Prepare Apples: Peel and core the apple. Cut half of it into 10 slices and chop the other half into small pieces (roughly ½cm / ¼inch cubes). Stir the small apple pieces into the cake mixture.

Bake and Serve: Transfer the batter into the prepared tin, smooth the top, and arrange apple slices on top. Sprinkle a tablespoon of brown sugar evenly. Bake for 25 minutes or until a skewer comes out clean. Allow it to cool for 10 minutes in the tin before turning it onto a wire rack. Serve warm or cold, solo, or with cream, ice cream, or custard.

Recipe Variations and Tips:

Enhance the spice: Experiment with mixed spice or pumpkin spice instead of cinnamon.

Fruit swaps: Try using pears instead of apples or add a generous handful of raisins, sultanas, or blackberries.

Nutty twist: Swap 50g of flour for an equal amount of ground almonds.

Storage and Freezing: Store the cooled cake in an airtight tin for up to a week. For freezing, wrap the cooled cake in a double layer of baking paper and foil. Freeze for up to 3 months. Defrost overnight at room temperature.

APPLE AND CINNAMON CAKE

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Course: Cake, DessertCuisine: British

Prep time

15

minutes

Cooking time

25

minutes

Calories

357

kcal

Total time

40

minutes

Ingredients

• 175g softened butter

• 175g dark soft brown sugar (plus extra for topping)

• 3 medium eggs

• 175g self-raising flour

• 1 teaspoon cinnamon

• 2 tablespoons milk

• 1 large cooking apple (Bramley apple)

Notes

• Experiment with spices and fruits for variations.
• Store in an airtight tin for up to a week; freeze for up to 3 months.

Nutrition Facts

• Calories: 357kcal
• Cholesterol: 109mg
• Sodium: 188mg
• Potassium: 108mg
• Carbohydrates: 41g
• Fiber: 1g
• Sugar: 24g
• Protein: 5g
• Calcium: 44mg
• Iron: 1mg