Apple Raisin Cake with Caramelized Apples

Ingredients (Serves 8)

• For the Cake:
  • • 1 large apple
    • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • • 1 tablespoon butter (20g)
    • 1 tablespoon sugar (20g)
    • 2 eggs
  • • 6 tablespoons sugar (120g)
    • 8g vanilla sugar
    • 8 tablespoons oil (80ml)
  • • 10 tablespoons milk (100ml)
    • 16g baking powder
    • 230g flour
  • 50g raisins
• Optional:
  • • Sugar icing

Directions

• • Preheat the Oven:
    • • Preheat your oven to 160-170°C (320-340°F).

  • Prepare the Apple:
    • • Peel and core the apple, then chop it into small pieces.
      • Toss the apple pieces with 1 tablespoon of lemon juice to prevent browning.

  • Prepare the Baking Mold:
    • • Grease a 26 cm (10-inch) diameter mold with butter.
      • Sprinkle with flour to coat evenly.

  • Cook the Apples:
    • • In a small pan, melt 1 tablespoon of butter over medium heat.
      • Add 1 tablespoon of sugar and the apple pieces.
    • Cook, stirring occasionally, until the apples are soft and caramelized (about 5 minutes). Set aside to cool.
  • Mix the Batter:
    • • In a large mixing bowl, beat the 2 eggs with 6 tablespoons of sugar and 8g of vanilla sugar until light and fluffy.
    • • Gradually add the oil, continuing to beat.
      • Add the milk and mix well.
      • Sift in the flour and baking powder, and gently fold until combined.

  • Add Apples and Raisins:
    • Gently fold the caramelized apples and raisins into the batter.

• • Bake:
    • Pour the batter into the prepared mold and smooth the top with a spatula.
    • Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

• Cool and Serve:
  • Let the cake cool in the mold for about 10 minutes.
  • Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  • Optionally, drizzle with sugar icing before serving.