Apple and spice cake
A well flavoured apple cake that’s not too sweet is a wonderful accompaniment to a cup of afternoon tea or coffee. Can be served with or without icing.
Ingredient
- 2 cups flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp bicarbonate of soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 Tbsp Mulling spices, ground
- 2 eggs
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- ½ cup applesauce
- ½ cup sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract (opt.)
- ½ cup honey
- 3 small apples, grated
- ½ cup walnuts, chopped
Method
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1
Preheat oven to 350 °F. Butter a spring mold.
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2
In a bowl, mix flour, baking powder, bicarbonate of soda, salt and spices. Set aside.
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3
In another bowl, beat eggs with oil, applesauce and sugar for about 2 minutes.
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4
Add vanilla extract and honey and incorporate well. Repeat with the apples.
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5
Add all dry ingredients and nuts. Mix delicately to incorporate thoroughly.
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6
Bake in the oven for 50 minutes. Check to see if it’s done by inserting a toothpick in the middle. If ready, it should come out clean.
