Apple Cinnamon Cake

Apple Cinnamon Cake

Ingredients

    • 4 apples (500 g), chopped into small dice, unpeeled
    • 3 large eggs
    • 180 ml milk
    • 150 g cane sugar
    • A pinch of salt
    • 300 g flour
    • 80 ml seed oil
    • 10 g baking powder
    • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    • Zest of 1 lemon

Directions

    1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 180°C (360°F). Grease and flour a baking pan.
    2. Prepare Apples: Chop the apples into small dice and set aside.
    3. Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, beat the eggs and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add the vanilla extract, pinch of salt, milk, seed oil, and lemon zest. Mix well.
    1. Add Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the flour, baking powder, and cinnamon to the wet mixture. Stir until just combined.
    2. Fold in Apples: Gently fold the chopped apples into the batter until evenly distributed.
    3. Pour into Pan: Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
  1. Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  2. Cool: Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Serving Suggestions

    • Dust the cooled cake with powdered sugar before serving.
  • Serve with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an extra indulgent treat.

Cooking Tips

    • Ensure the apples are evenly chopped for uniform baking.
    • You can add a handful of chopped nuts or raisins to the batter for extra texture and flavor.
See also  Puff Pastry Bacon Rolls

Nutritional Benefits

    • Apples: High in fiber and vitamin C.
    • Cinnamon: Contains antioxidants and has anti-inflammatory properties.
    • Eggs: Provide protein and essential nutrients.

Dietary Information

  • This cake is vegetarian.

Storage Tips

  • Store the cake in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
  • For longer storage, keep the cake in the refrigerator for up to a week.