Ramsay's Spiced Apple Cake
Experience the irresistible warmth of Ramsay's Spiced Apple Cake, a delightful treat perfect for cozy afternoons or festive gatherings. This moist and tender cake is infused with a harmonious blend of aromatic spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves, which beautifully complement the natural sweetness of diced Granny Smith apples. A hint of zesty lemon juice brightens the flavor, while a touch of vanilla adds a comforting, classic note. The cake's soft crumb is achieved by expertly creaming butter and sugars, folding in fluffy eggs, and incorporating a gentle splash of milk. Baked to golden perfection and optionally dusted with powdered sugar, this spiced apple cake is a celebration of seasonal flavors and simple elegance. Whether served warm with a dollop of whipped cream or on its own, it's a dessert that feels indulgent yet homely. Perfect for satisfying your cravings or impressing guests, this recipe is your new go-to for embracing the essence of autumn.
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Ingredients
- 150 grams unsalted butter
- 150 grams granulated sugar
- 50 grams light brown sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 200 grams all-purpose flour
- 1.5 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoons ground nutmeg
- 0.25 teaspoons ground cloves
- 2 medium apples (e.g., Granny Smith, peeled, cored, diced)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 50 milliliters whole milk
- 0 powdered sugar (for dusting, optional)
Directions
Step 1
Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F) and grease a 9-inch round cake tin. Line the bottom with parchment paper for easy removal.
Step 2
In a mixing bowl, cream the unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and light brown sugar together until light and fluffy. This should take about 3-4 minutes using a handheld or stand mixer.
Step 3
Add the eggs one at a time to the butter and sugar mixture, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
Step 4
In a separate bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and ground cloves.
Step 5
Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, alternating with the milk. Start and end with the dry ingredients, mixing just until everything is combined. Do not overmix the batter.
Step 6
In another bowl, toss the diced apples with the lemon juice to prevent them from browning. Fold the apples gently into the batter.
Step 7
Pour the batter into the prepared cake tin and smooth the top with a spatula.
Step 8
Bake in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Step 9
Allow the cake to cool in the tin for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Step 10
Once cooled, dust the top of the cake with powdered sugar if desired. Slice and serve.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1005.9g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 2875.9 |
| Total Fat 133.5g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 76.5g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g | |
| Cholesterol 338.3mg | 0% |
| Sodium 736.5mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 423.7g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 16.0g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 250.3g | |
| Protein 24.8g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 22.7IU | 0% |
| Calcium 208.8mg | 0% |
| Iron 10.1mg | 0% |
| Potassium 820.4mg | 0% |
Source of Calories