- The apple sank to the bottom. Why?
- The batter was too thin, or the apple chunks were too big. Cut the apple smaller, or toss in a little flour before adding to the batter.
Spiced apple traybake
A meeting of 'lazy woman's strudel' and mixed sponge cakes. This recipe is for those who love apple pie flavours but don't have time to fuss with rolling pastry. The apple chunks steam inside the batter during baking, creating little 'pockets' full of flavour and moisture.
Ingredients
200
g
Plain flour
100
g
Soft butter
120
g
Sugar
2
Eggs
100
ml
Milk
1
tsp
Baking powder
3
Apples (peeled, diced)
1
tsp
Ground cinnamon
20
g
Icing sugar for dusting
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Equipment Needed
- Baking tray
- Hand mixer
- Peeler and knife
Allergen Information
Cereals containing gluten
Milk
Eggs
Instructions
1
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Preheat the oven to 180°C (160°C Fan). Line the baking tray with parchment.
Tip: Paper makes lifting out and washing up easier.
2
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Mix the flour, baking powder, and cinnamon.
Tip: Cinnamon distributes better when mixed with flour, avoiding lumps.
3
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Cream the butter with the sugar, add the eggs, then the milk.
Tip: Don't panic if the mixture 'splits' a little when adding milk; the flour will bring it back together.
4
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Fold in the flour mixture, then carefully fold in the diced apple.
Tip: Fold the apple in at the very end with a wooden spoon so it doesn't break up.
5
✓
Smooth into the tray and bake for 30-35 minutes (skewer test).
Tip: Once ready, let cool in the tray as it breaks when warm.
Recipe FAQ
Ingredients
- 200 g Plain flour
- 100 g Soft butter
- 120 g Sugar
- 2 Eggs
- 100 ml Milk
- 1 tsp Baking powder
- 3 Apples (peeled, diced)
- 1 tsp Ground cinnamon
- 20 g Icing sugar for dusting