No-fail moist apple cake recipe
This is the perfect recipe for a moist and flavorful apple cake.Made with fresh apples, almond and a touch of almond extract, this easy-to-make cake is the ideal dessert or snack for any occasion.
Ingredients
- 200 ml creme fraiche or single cream
- 2 glasses caster sugar 1 glass = 150 ml
- 4 eggs
- 2 glasses flour
- 1 sachet baking powder
- 1 glass ground almonds
- a few drops bitter almond extract
- 1/2 glass oil
- 3 large apples cut into small cubes.
For decorating the cake
- 1 small handful of flaked almonds
- apricot jam optional
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
- In a food processor, combine the crème fraîche, sugar, and eggs. Whisk until smooth and well combined.
- Add the almond powder and a few drops of bitter almond extract, then whisk again until fully incorporated.
- Gradually add the flour and baking powder, whisking continuously to avoid lumps.
- Pour in the oil and mix until the batter is smooth.
- Gently fold in the diced apples, ensuring they are evenly distributed.
- Pour the batter into a buttered and floured cake tin, smoothing the surface.
- Sprinkle the top with flaked almonds for added crunch.
- Bake for around 1 hour, keeping an eye on it as it bakes. The cake is ready when a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool in the tin before carefully unmolding. If you like, brush the top with a bit of apricot jam for a lovely glaze. Enjoy!