You can enjoy this cake warm with cream or ice cream, or at room temperature with a cup of tea. It’s suitable for a variety of occasions, whether it’s a daily treat or a special occasion. Despite its impressive taste and appearance, this recipe is quite simple. You don’t need to be an experienced baker to make this cake.
Ingredients:
- 115g unsalted butter, cut into cubes and chilled, plus extra for the tin
- 225g self raising flour
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 115g light brown sugar
- 1 large egg, beaten
- 6-8 tbsp milk
- 225g Bramley or Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored and diced
- 100g sultanas
- 2tbsp demerara sugar (optional)
Method:
Preheat the oven to 180C/160C fan/gas 4. Grease a round cake tin and line with baking parchment.
In a large bowl, mix together the flour and cinnamon. Add the cubes of butter and rub into the flour until the mixture resembles fine breadcrumbs. Stir in the brown sugar.
Beat in the egg and then 6-8 tbsp of the milk – you want a smooth, thick batter.
Add the apples and sultanas and mix well.
Pour the mixture into the prepared tin and gently level it out. Sprinkle with the demerara sugar and bake in the oven for 30-40 minutes, or until golden and a skewer inserted into the centre comes out clean.
Allow the cake to cool in the tin before slicing. It’s delicious served warm with a dollop of cream or a scoop of ice cream, or simply enjoyed with a cup of tea.
