Stewed Apple Cake (Tray Bake)
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4.6
Stewed Apple Cake (Tray Bake)
Description
This cake starts by stewing peeled and cored apples with sugar and warming spices like cinnamon and optional ground cloves, cooking until the mixture is soft and most of the released liquid evaporates. This concentrated stewed apples provide a flavorful, moist base.
The batter is made by beating eggs with sugar until frothy, then incorporating oil. Flour mixed with baking powder is alternated with milk to create a smooth, balanced batter. The stewed apples are then folded or layered into this mixture before pouring into a parchment-lined tray.
Baking at moderate temperature results in a lightly risen cake with a tender, moist crumb complementing the spiced apples. Dusting the cooled cake with icing sugar adds a light sweetness and visual appeal. This cake fits well as an everyday dessert or teatime treat.
For best results, weigh ingredients with a kitchen scale. Using firmer, less juicy apples reduces cooking liquid during stewing. If your baking tray has very low sides, using a baking frame will keep the batter contained and prevent spilling during baking.
Ingredients
Stewed apples:
- 2 kg apple 4.5 lbs, Note 2
- 150 g granulated sugar 5.5 oz/ ¾ cup
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon cloves optional, ground
Batter:
- 4 egg large, room temperature
- 200 g granulated sugar 7 oz/ 1 cup
- 175 ml vegetable oil 6 oz/ ¾ cup, room temperature
- 250 g all-purpose flour 9 oz/ 2 cups + 1 tablespoon
- 2 tablespoons baking powder
- 175 ml milk 6 oz/ ¾ cups, room temperature
- icing sugar for dusting
Instructions
Stewed apples:
- Peel and core the apples and process them coarsely, in batches, in the food processor. You could grate them coarsely, but it takes longer. 2 kg apples/ 4.5 lbs
- Cook apples: Place them into a wide pan, add sugar, and cook gently until the apples are soft and almost all the released liquid has evaporated.It took me about 15 minutes, but you might need a bit longer if your apples are juicier. Add cinnamon and the cloves and stir well. Leave to cool until you prepare the rest.150 g granulated sugar/ ¾ cup + 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon + ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
- Preheat the oven to 350°F/ 180°C. Line the baking tray with parchment paper.
Batter:
- Beat the eggs and sugar until pale and frothy. Add oil and incorporate it.4 eggs + 200 g granulated sugar/ 1 cup + 175 ml vegetable oil/ ¾ cup
- Mix flour and baking powder in another bowl. Add the flour mixture and the milk to the egg mixture, alternating. Start with the flour and finish with milk. The batter will be pretty runny.250 g all-purpose flour/ 2 cups + 1 tablespoon + 2 tablespoons baking powder + 175 ml milk/ ¾ cup
- Bake: Pour half the mixture into the prepared baking tray and bake for 10 minutes or until lightly golden. Take the tray out of the oven. At this point, I prefer using a baking frame because my baking tray is very shallow. If your baking tray is deeper, you will not need the frame; otherwise, I recommend using it just to make sure your batter will not end up all over the place (Note 3).
- Top and bake: Spread the apples on the cake, level nicely and pour the remaining batter on top. Level very lightly and continue baking the cake at the same temperature for about 40 minutes or until nicely browned.
- Leave to cool completely, then slice and dust with icing sugar just before serving.
Notes
- Use a digital kitchen scale for accurate measurement of ingredients to ensure baking success.
- Winter apples stored for a while can work well as they are firmer and less juicy, reducing stewing time.
- You might need longer stewing time if using fresher, juicier apples due to higher moisture content.
- If your baking sheet has low sides (less than 2 inches/5 cm), use a baking frame to prevent batter from spilling over during baking.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 20-24 pieces
Amount Per Serving
Calories 217 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1square | |
| Calories | 217kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 35g | 12% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 7g | 41% |
| Cholesterol | 32mg | 11% |
| Sodium | 139mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 24g | 48% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.6
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