Apple Cake With a Sweet Glaze Recipe

Name: Apple Cake With a Sweet Glaze
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 -6 granny smith apples, peeled and cored (800g); 100 g butter, chopped; 100 g golden syrup; 1 ¾ cups caster sugar; 100 g butter, extra (diced and room temp.); ½ cup vegetable oil; ½ teaspoon grated lemon zest; 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon; ½ teaspoon ground cloves; 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 3 eggs; 3 cups self raising flour; 1 cup milk or 1 cup apple juice

Servings: persons

4 -6 granny smith apples, peeled and cored (800g)
100 g butter, chopped
100 g golden syrup
1 ¾ cups caster sugar
100 g butter, extra (diced and room temp.)
½ cup vegetable oil
½ teaspoon grated lemon zest
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon ground cloves
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 eggs
3 cups self raising flour
1 cup milk or 1 cup apple juice

1
Chop the apples into small chunks (not tiny pieces).
2
Heat the butter and syrup in a sauce pan - allow butter to melt and bubbling at the sides on a LOW heat.
3
Add the apples and increase heat to medium for 8-10 minutes until the apples are halfway cooked and golden - set aside to cool (about 20 minutes).
4
In a bowl beat the sugar, extra butter oil, lemon zest, spices and vanilla - beat until thick and creamy.
5
Add the eggs one at a time until well combined.
6
Sift the flour, add the milk and fold through the butter mix together with a large spoon.
7
Spoon half the cake batter into a well greased bunt tin.
8
Top with the apples - but no syrup (this will be our glaze later).
9
Top with the remaining cake mixture and bake for 35-45 minutes (or until cooked when tested with a skewer).
10
Once cooked, cool briefly and pour the glaze over the cake.
11
Let the cake cool until the glaze has been absorbed (about 20 minutes).
12
Remove from the pan and serve warm OR cold with cream.

1490

kcal

Calories

Fat

182

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 -6 granny smith apples, peeled and cored (800g), 100 g butter, chopped, 100 g golden syrup, 1 ¾ cups caster sugar, and more.

Yes, Apple Cake With a Sweet Glaze falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Apple Cake With a Sweet Glaze

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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