Caramelized Apple Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting and Almonds Recipe

Caramelized Apple Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting and Almonds Recipe

Ingredients:

For the Caramelized Apples:

• • 1kg apples, peeled and chopped
  • 90g (6 tbsp) sugar

• Juice of 1 lemon
• 10g (1 tbsp) cornstarch

For the Sponge Cake Dough:

• • 5 eggs

• • 130g (1/2 cup + 2 tbsp) sugar
  • A pinch of salt
  • 170g (1 cup) all-purpose flour

• 50g (1/5 cup) milk

For the Cream Cheese Frosting:

• • 200g (1 cup) heavy cream (33% fat)
  • 300g (1.3 cups) cream cheese

• 50g (1/4 cup) sugar

Topping:

• 50g roasted flaked almonds

Directions:

1. Caramelized Apples:

1. 1. Prepare the Apples:
      • • Peel and chop 1kg of apples into small pieces.

   2. Caramelize:
      • • In a large pan, add the 90g sugar and lemon juice. Heat on medium until the sugar melts and starts to caramelize slightly.
        • Add the chopped apples and stir to coat them in the caramel. Cook for 5-7 minutes until the apples soften.

   3. Thicken:
      • Mix 10g cornstarch with a bit of water to make a slurry, then stir it into the apples to thicken the mixture.

1. Set Aside:
   • Once thickened, remove from heat and let the apples cool while preparing the cake batter.

2. Sponge Cake:

1. 1. Preheat Oven:
      • • Preheat the oven to 356°F (180°C).

   2. Beat the Eggs and Sugar:
      • In a large bowl, whisk 5 eggs and 130g sugar with a pinch of salt until pale and fluffy.

1. 1. Add Flour and Milk:
      • Gently fold in 170g flour until fully combined. Then add 50g milk and fold gently.
   2. Prepare Baking Tray:
      • • Line a 32x37cm baking tray with parchment paper. Pour the batter evenly into the tray.

   3. Bake:
      • Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes, or until the cake is golden and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Set aside to cool.

3. Cream Cheese Frosting:

1. Whip the Cream:
   • In a large bowl, whip 200g heavy cream until soft peaks form.
2. Mix the Frosting:
   • • In another bowl, beat 300g cream cheese and 50g sugar until smooth.
   • Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until smooth and creamy.
3. Chill:
   • • Cover and leave the frosting in the fridge for at least 4 hours to firm up.

4. Assemble the Cake:

1. 1. Layer the Apples:
      • Once the cake has cooled, spread the caramelized apples evenly over the top.

1. Add the Cream:
   • Spread the chilled cream cheese frosting over the caramelized apples.
2. Sprinkle with Almonds:
   • • Finally, sprinkle 50g roasted flaked almonds over the cream layer.

5. Serve:

• Slice and serve this delicious Caramelized Apple Cake chilled. Enjoy!

Serving Suggestions:

• • Serve the cake chilled for the best texture and flavor.

• Pair with a cup of coffee or tea for a delightful afternoon treat.

Cooking Tips:

• • Make sure the cream cheese and heavy cream are cold before whipping to ensure a firm frosting.
  • You can toast the almonds in a dry skillet for a few minutes to enhance their flavor.

Nutritional Benefits:

• Apples provide fiber and vitamins, making this cake a slightly healthier dessert option.
• Almonds add healthy fats, protein, and crunch.

Dietary Information:

• • Vegetarian: This recipe is naturally vegetarian-friendly.

Nutritional Facts (per serving):

• • Calories: 300
  • Protein: 6g
  • Carbohydrates: 38g

• Fat: 14g

Storage:

• Fridge: Store the cake in the fridge for up to 3 days in an airtight container.
• Freezer: You can freeze the assembled cake for up to 1 month. Thaw in the fridge before serving.