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Hairy Bikers Apple Cake Recipe

Hairy Bikers Apple Cake
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Hairy Bikers Apple Cake is a classic British cake made with fresh apples, flour, butter, sugar, and eggs, spiced with a touch of cinnamon or nutmeg. The apples give the cake a moist texture and a naturally sweet flavor, while the buttery sponge creates a light and fluffy crumb. This cake can be served plain or dusted with icing sugar, and it pairs beautifully with cream, custard, or even ice cream.

Ingredients

  • Apples (2-3, peeled, cored, and chopped): Choose tart apples like Granny Smith or sweet apples like Braeburn for the best flavor.
  • Self-raising flour (225g): The base of the cake ensures a light texture.
  • Butter (175g, softened): Adds richness and moisture to the cake.
  • Caster sugar (175g): Sweetens the cake and balances the tartness of the apples.
  • Eggs (3 large): Binds the ingredients together and provides structure.
  • Baking powder (1 teaspoon): Helps the cake rise and stay light.
  • Ground cinnamon (1 teaspoon): Adds warmth and a hint of spice to the cake.
  • Milk (2 tablespoons): Loosens the batter and adds extra moisture.
  • Vanilla extract (1 teaspoon): Enhances the flavor of the cake.
  • Demerara sugar (2 tablespoons): For sprinkling on top to create a crunchy crust.

Instructions

Step 1: Preheat the Oven

  • Preheat your oven to 180°C (160°C fan) or 350°F. Grease and line a 23cm round cake tin with parchment paper.

Step 2: Prepare the Apples

  • Peel, core, and chop the apples into small chunks. Set aside.

Step 3: Cream the Butter and Sugar

  • In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and caster sugar using an electric mixer until light and fluffy. This should take about 3-4 minutes.

Step 4: Add the Eggs and Vanilla

  • Beat in the eggs one at a time, making sure each egg is fully incorporated before adding the next. Stir in the vanilla extract.

Step 5: Mix the Dry Ingredients

  • In a separate bowl, sift together the self-raising flour, baking powder, and ground cinnamon.

Step 6: Combine the Wet and Dry Ingredients

  • Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the butter and sugar mixture. Add the milk to loosen the batter, stirring until smooth.

Step 7: Fold in the Apples

  • Gently fold the chopped apples into the cake batter until they are evenly distributed.

Step 8: Transfer to the Cake Tin

  • Spoon the batter into the prepared cake tin, smoothing the top with a spatula. Sprinkle the top with the demerara sugar for added crunch.

Step 9: Bake the Cake

  • Bake the cake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until a skewer inserted into the center comes out clean and the top is golden brown.

Step 10: Cool and Serve

  • Once baked, remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the tin for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
  • Serve warm or at room temperature with a dusting of icing sugar, or enjoy it with cream, custard, or ice cream.

Find it online: https://britishbakingrecipes.co.uk/hairy-bikers-apple-cake/