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Equipment
- 8 or 9-inch round cake tin
- Mixing bowls
- whisk,
- wooden spoon
- wire rack
Ingredients
For the Apple Cake:
- 210 g 1½ cups plain flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- 150 g ¾ cup caster sugar
- 1 large red apple peeled and roughly chopped (about 1 cup)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 120 ml ½ cup vegetable oil
- 120 ml ½ cup Greek yogurt
- For the Cinnamon Topping:
- 50 g ¼ cup caster sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter melted
For the Sugar Glaze:
- 30 g ¼ cup icing or powdered sugar
- 1-2 tbsp milk
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F) for a standard oven, or 160°C (320°F) for fan-forced.
- Grease and line an 8 or 9-inch round cake tin with baking or parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and sugar.
- Add the chopped apple and stir briefly to combine.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, vanilla extract, oil, and yogurt until the egg yolks are broken up.
- Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and gently mix with a wooden spoon until just combined—be careful not to overmix.
- Spoon the batter into the prepared tin.
- To make the cinnamon topping, combine the cinnamon, sugar, and melted butter in a small bowl.
- Mix until it forms a lumpy, wet mixture.
- Sprinkle the cinnamon topping evenly over the cake batter.
- Bake the cake for 30-35 minutes, or until a skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Transfer the cake to a wire rack to cool completely.
- For the sugar glaze, mix the powdered sugar with 1 tablespoon of milk and stir until smooth.
- If the glaze is too thick, add an additional tablespoon of milk.
- Drizzle the glaze over the cooled cake.
Notes / Tips / Wine Advice:
Serving Tip:
Serve this cake as a comforting dessert or afternoon snack, paired with a cup of tea or coffee.
Wine Advice:
Pair with a sweet dessert wine like Moscato or a light, sparkling white wine to balance the richness of the cake.
Nutritional Information
Calories: 220 kcal | Carbohydrates: 30 g | Protein: 3 g | Fat: 10 g | Fiber: 1 g | Sugar: 18 g | Salt: 1 mg