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Dorset Apple Cake: A Delicious Recipe to Savor and Share

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This Dorset Apple Cake is a moist and flavorful dessert featuring tender cooking apples, warm spices, and a hint of vanilla. Perfect for any occasion, it pairs wonderfully with clotted cream or vanilla ice cream, making it a comforting treat for afternoon tea or a cozy dessert.

Ingredients

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  • 4 medium-sized cooking apples (such as Bramley)
  • 225g (8 oz) self-raising flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 150g (5 oz) unsalted butter, softened
  • 150g (5 oz) granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 75ml (2.5 fl oz) whole milk
  • 100g (3.5 oz) sultanas or raisins
  • 50g (1.75 oz) chopped walnuts (optional)
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • Extra butter for greasing the cake tin
  • Granulated sugar for sprinkling on top

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and grease a 20cm (8-inch) round cake tin with butter. Line the bottom with parchment paper for easy removal.
  2. Peel, core, and chop the apples into small chunks (about 1 cm pieces). Place them in a bowl and sprinkle a little sugar over them to draw out moisture and enhance sweetness. Set aside.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy (about 3-5 minutes).
  4. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
  5. In another bowl, sift together the self-raising flour, baking powder, and ground cinnamon.
  6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with the milk. Start with a third of the flour mixture, then half of the milk, and repeat until combined. Avoid overmixing.
  7. Gently fold in the chopped apples, sultanas (or raisins), and walnuts (if using) with a spatula.
  8. Pour the batter into the prepared cake tin, smoothing the top. Sprinkle a little granulated sugar on top.
  9. Bake in the preheated oven for about 45-50 minutes, or until a skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
  10. Once baked, let the cake cool in the tin for about 10 minutes before turning it out onto a wire rack to cool completely.
  11. Serve as is or dust with icing sugar. Enjoy with clotted cream or vanilla ice cream, or with a cup of tea.
  12. Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw at room temperature before serving.

Notes

  • For a richer flavor, consider using a mix of different apples.
  • The walnuts are optional but add a nice crunch to the cake.
  • This cake is perfect for afternoon tea or as a comforting dessert.

Find it online: https://anasrecipes.com/dorset-apple-cake/