Dorset Apple Cake
A traditional apple cake from the south of England. Simple to make, but packed with flavour. Perfect with a cup of tea.
Servings: 12
Calories: 282kcal
Ingredients
- 250 g self raising flour
- 150 g unsalted butter
- 150 g sugar
- 3 medium eggs
- 2 medium cooking apples
- 150 g sultanas optional
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 170c / 150c fan
- Grease a deep 7 inch tin and line with baking parchment, or use a fluted cake liner
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, butter, sugar, and eggs.
- Some mechanical assistance can be helpful here - I use an electric hand mixer.
- Peel and core the apples, and cut into chunks.
- Add the apple to the cake mixture, along with the sultanas.
- Use a spoon to gently fold the fruit through the batter.
- Transfer the cake batter into the prepared tin, and smooth the surface.
- Bake for about 75 minutes, until the cake is firm on top and a skewer comes out clean.
- Remove from the tin, and cool completely on a wire rack.
Nutrition
Calories: 282kcal | Carbohydrates: 42g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 68mg | Sodium: 19mg | Potassium: 165mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 23g | Vitamin A: 388IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 21mg | Iron: 1mg