Apple & Olive Oil Cake With Maple Cream Cheese Icin

Name: Apple & Olive Oil Cake With Maple Cream Cheese Icing
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: For the cake; 3 ounces sultanas (80g) (optional) or 3 ounces raisins (80g) (optional); 4 tablespoons water; 2 cups plain flour (280g); 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon baking powder; 1 1/4 teaspoons baking soda; 1/2 cup olive oil (120ml); 3/4 cup caster sugar (160g); 1/2 vanilla pod or 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 2 eggs, lightly beaten; 3 small bramley apples (about 360 g) or 4 small granny smith apples, peeled, cored and diced into 1 cm or 1/2 inch cubes (about 360 g); 1 grated lemon, zest of; 2 egg whites; Icing; 100 g unsalted butter, at room temperature; 100 g light muscavado sugar; 85 ml maple syrup or 85 ml golden syrup; 220 g cream cheese, at room temperature

Servings: persons

For the cake
3 ounces sultanas (80g) (optional) or 3 ounces raisins (80g) (optional)
4 tablespoons water
2 cups plain flour (280g)
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1 1/4 teaspoons baking soda
1/2 cup olive oil (120ml)
3/4 cup caster sugar (160g)
1/2 vanilla pod or 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 eggs, lightly beaten
3 small bramley apples (about 360 g) or 4 small granny smith apples, peeled, cored and diced into 1 cm or 1/2 inch cubes (about 360 g)
1 grated lemon, zest of
2 egg whites
Icing
100 g unsalted butter, at room temperature
100 g light muscavado sugar
85 ml maple syrup or 85 ml golden syrup
220 g cream cheese, at room temperature

1
Preheat the oven to 325 F (170 C). Grease an 8-inch (20cm) springform pan, then line the bottom and sides of it with baking parchment. If using, put the sultana raisins and the water in a saucepan and simmer on low heat until the water has been absorbed completely. Set aside to cool.
2
Sift the flour, cinnamon, salt, baking powder and baking soda into a bowl.
3
Put the oil and sugar in a bowl. Split the vanilla pod lengthwise and scrape the seeds into the bowl (or add extract). Whisk the oil, sugar and vanilla together (you could do this with an electric mixer with a paddle attachment). Gradually add the eggs to the mixture and mix until smooth and thick. Mix in the diced apples, sultanas and lemon zest. Add the dry ingredients, folding in gently (you can do this all at once).
4
In a clean bowl whisk the egg whites until they have a soft meringue consistency. Gently fold them into the batter, in 2 additions.
5
Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth out the surface. Bake for 1 hour and 15 minutes to 1 1/2 hours or until a skewer inserted in the middle comes out clean. When completely cooled, remove the cake from the tin and cut in half horizontally using a large serrated knife to form 2 discs.
6
To make the icing, beat together the butter and maple syrup and sugar until light and airy. Next add in the cream cheese and beat until it's totally smooth (preferably with the whisk attachment). Use half of the icing to the sandwich the cakes together, and smooth the remaining frosting up on top.

1360

kcal

Calories

Fat

137

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.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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 20 ingredients. The key ingredients include: For the cake, 3 ounces sultanas (80g) (optional) or 3 ounces raisins (80g) (optional), 4 tablespoons water, 2 cups plain flour (280g), and more.

Yes, Apple & Olive Oil Cake With Maple Cream Cheese Icing 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 & Olive Oil Cake With Maple Cream Cheese Icing

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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