Spiced Apple Sponge

Warm, tender, and brimming with cozy spices, this Spiced Apple Sponge is the perfect dessert for autumn or any time you're craving a slice of comfort. Featuring layers of tart apples like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp, infused with hints of cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves, this light and fluffy sponge cake offers a delightful balance of sweet and spiced flavors. The cake is beautifully moist thanks to the buttery batter and a touch of milk, while its decorative apple topping makes it as stunning as it is delicious. Quick to prepare in just 20 minutes and baked to golden perfection in under an hour, this easy homemade apple sponge cake is ideal for family gatherings, teatime treats, or a seasonal centerpiece. Finish with a dusting of powdered sugar for a bakery-worthy presentation that will have everyone reaching for seconds.

Nutriscore Rating: 52/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:40 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 3 medium-sized Apples (e.g., Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
• 150 grams Unsalted butter (softened)
• 150 grams Granulated sugar
• 50 grams Brown sugar
• 150 grams All-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons Baking powder
• 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
• 0.5 teaspoons Ground nutmeg
• 0.25 teaspoons Ground cloves
• 3 large Eggs
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 3 tablespoons Milk
• 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons Powdered sugar (for dusting, optional)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and grease and line a 9-inch round cake pan with parchment paper.

Step 2

Peel, core, and thinly slice the apples. Toss them with the lemon juice and 1 tablespoon of brown sugar. Set aside.

Step 3

In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy.

Step 4

Beat in the eggs, one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract.

Step 5

In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves.

Step 6

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with the milk. Mix until just combined.

Step 7

Pour half of the batter into the prepared cake pan and spread it evenly.

Step 8

Arrange half of the sliced apples over the batter in a single layer. Sprinkle with the remaining brown sugar.

Step 9

Pour the rest of the batter on top of the apple layer and spread it evenly with a spatula.

Step 10

Arrange the remaining apple slices on top in a decorative pattern if desired.

Step 11

Bake in the preheated oven for 40–45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Step 12

Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 13

Once the cake has cooled, dust with powdered sugar (optional) before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1288.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3006.2

Total Fat 139.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 82.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 889.5mg	0%
Sodium 1174.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 415.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 19.1g	0%
Total Sugars 274.7g
Protein 38.8g	0%

Vitamin D 216.5IU	0%
Calcium 299.0mg	0%
Iron 11.0mg	0%
Potassium 1164.7mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 40.9%

Protein: 5.0%

Carbs: 54.0%