Apple and Cinnamon Cake

Apple and Cinnamon Cake #

A moist and aromatic cake that combines sweet apples with the warmth of cinnamon—perfect for tea time or dessert.

Ingredients #

  • 4 apples
  • 1 tbsp cinnamon
  • 4 tbsp sugar
  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tbsp baking powder
  • Pinch of salt
  • 4 eggs
  • 180g (6 oz) butter, softened
  • 1 1/3 cups brown sugar
  • ½ cup milk
  • 1/4 cup flaked almonds
  • 1/4 tsp cinnamon

Method #

  1. Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). Grease a spring-form pan.
  2. Peel and slice the apples, toss with 1 tbsp cinnamon and 4 tbsp sugar. Set aside.
  3. In a medium bowl, sift the flour, baking powder, and salt.
  4. In a separate bowl, cream the softened butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  5. Add eggs one at a time, beating after each addition.
  6. Fold in the sifted flour mixture, alternating with the milk.
  7. Pour half the batter into the pan, spread the apples over it, then pour the remaining batter on top.
  8. Mix the flaked almonds with 1/4 tsp cinnamon and sprinkle over the top.
  9. Bake for 1 hour or until a toothpick inserted in the centre comes out clean.