 West Country Apple Cake (with thanks to The Foody)
450g (1lb) Cooking Apples, peeled, cored and chopped
225g (8oz) Plain Flour 175g (6oz) Dark Soft Brown Sugar 110g (4oz) Butter 2 Eggs, beaten 3-4 tbsp Milk 1 tbsp Clear Honey, warmed slightly 1 tbsp Light Demerara Sugar 1 tsp Ground Mixed Spice 1 tsp Ground Cinnamon 2 tsp Baking Powder Pre-heat oven to 170°C: 325°F: Gas 3.
Grease a deep 18 cm (7 inch) round cake tin, line with buttered greaseproof paper. Cream together the butter, sugar, until light and fluffy. Add the eggs, a little at a time, beating constantly. Sieve the flour, spice and baking powder. Add to the mixture, mixing thoroughly. Fold in the apples and enough milk to produce a soft dropping consistency. Pour into the prepared cake tin. Bake for 1½ hours until well risen and firm to the touch. Turn out on to a wire rack to cool. When cold, brush with honey and sprinkle with demerara sugar. Recipes from Other Sites There is a wealth of information here about what you create with Bramley apples. |