Traditional English Apple Traybake Apple Pudding Cake

Delight in the comforting embrace of a **Traditional English Apple Traybake Apple Pudding Cake**, a timeless dessert that marries simplicity with indulgence. This moist and buttery traybake features tender cooking apples—like Bramley or Granny Smith—layered within a light, cinnamon-infused sponge. A golden topping of caramelized demerara sugar adds crunch and sweetness, while the apples bring a deliciously tangy contrast. Perfectly baked in a 9x13-inch pan, this apple pudding cake is effortlessly sharable, making it an ideal treat for gatherings or family desserts. Serve it warm with custard, cream, or a scoop of ice cream for the ultimate nostalgic comfort food experience. Ready in just over an hour, this classic apple traybake is destined to become your go-to recipe for a cozy, crowd-pleasing dessert.

Nutriscore Rating: 48/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:50 mins

Total Time:70 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 225 grams unsalted butter (softened)
• 225 grams granulated sugar
• 4 large eggs
• 225 grams self-raising flour
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 2 tablespoons milk
• 3 medium-sized cooking apples (e.g., Bramley or Granny Smith)
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons demerara sugar (for topping)
• 1 tablespoon icing sugar (optional, for dusting)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 180°C (160°C fan) or 350°F. Grease and line a 9x13 inch (23x33 cm) baking tray with baking parchment.

Step 2

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

Step 3

Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. If the mixture begins to curdle, add a small spoonful of the flour to bring it back together.

Step 4

Sift in the self-raising flour, ground cinnamon, and baking powder. Gently fold these dry ingredients into the batter.

Step 5

Add the milk and fold until the batter is smooth and well combined.

Step 6

Peel, core, and thinly slice the cooking apples. Toss the apple slices in a bowl with the lemon juice to prevent browning.

Step 7

Pour half of the cake batter into the prepared baking tray and spread it evenly with a spatula.

Step 8

Layer half of the apple slices on top of the batter, ensuring they are evenly distributed.

Step 9

Spread the remaining batter over the apple layer, then arrange the remaining apple slices in a decorative pattern on top.

Step 10

Sprinkle the demerara sugar evenly over the top layer of apples to create a crunchy and caramelized topping.

Step 11

Bake the traybake in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes, or until a skewer inserted in the center comes out clean and the cake is golden brown.

Step 12

Remove the traybake from the oven and allow it to cool in the tray for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 13

Once cool, dust the cake lightly with icing sugar, if desired. Slice into squares or bars and serve warm or at room temperature with custard, cream, or ice cream.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1574.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4018.5

Total Fat 206.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 122.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 1237.9mg	0%
Sodium 2578.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 516.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 20.7g	0%
Total Sugars 317.8g
Protein 50.4g	0%

Vitamin D 283.9IU	0%
Calcium 291.2mg	0%
Iron 7.7mg	0%
Potassium 1237.7mg	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: 45.1%

Protein: 4.9%

Carbs: 50.0%