Dorset Apple Cake
Treat yourself to a slice of classic British comfort with Dorset Apple Cake, a beautifully moist and flavorful dessert that celebrates the natural sweetness of tart apples. This traditional recipe combines buttery richness with the warming aroma of cinnamon, while a golden demerara sugar topping adds a delightful crunch to every bite. Perfectly balanced with tender chunks of Bramley apples folded into a subtly spiced batter, this cake bakes to a golden perfection in just under an hour. Serve it warm or at room temperature with a generous dollop of clotted cream or whipped cream for the ultimate afternoon tea indulgence or a cozy dessert. Easy to prepare and irresistibly delicious, this timeless cake is sure to become a family favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 175 grams unsalted butter (softened)
- 175 grams caster sugar
- 225 grams all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 3 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 2 Bramley apples (or other tart apples), peeled, cored, and diced
- 1 tablespoon golden caster sugar (for topping)
- 1 tablespoon demerara sugar (for topping)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 180°C (160°C fan) or 350°F and grease and line a 20cm (8-inch) round cake tin with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and caster sugar until light and fluffy using an electric mixer or wooden spoon.
Sift the flour, baking powder, and ground cinnamon into the mixture and gently fold until combined.
In a separate small bowl, lightly whisk the eggs and add them to the batter gradually, beating well after each addition.
Stir in the milk to loosen the batter slightly, then fold the diced apple into the mixture, ensuring they are evenly distributed.
Spoon the batter into the prepared cake tin and level the surface with the back of a spoon or spatula.
In a small bowl, mix the golden caster sugar and demerara sugar, then sprinkle this mixture evenly over the top of the batter to create a crunchy, caramelized crust.
Bake the cake in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes, or until a skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
Remove the cake from the oven and allow it to cool in the tin for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Once cooled, slice and serve with a dollop of clotted cream or whipped cream for an authentic British treat!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3254 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 159.7 g | 205% | |
| Saturated Fat | 95.3 g | 476% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 943 mg | 314% | |
| Sodium | 1154 mg | 50% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 422.9 g | 154% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.7 g | 52% | |
| Total Sugars | 232.8 g | ||
| Protein | 45.5 g | 91% | |
| Vitamin D | 5.6 mcg | 28% | |
| Calcium | 234 mg | 18% | |
| Iron | 13.9 mg | 77% | |
| Potassium | 867 mg | 18% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
