Apple, Prune And Armagnac Cake With Streusel Toppin

Name: Apple, Prune And Armagnac Cake With Streusel Topping Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 12 ounce Ready To Use Prunes,, Without Stones; 3 ounce Caster Sugar; 5 fl ounce Water; 3 fl ounce Port Or possibly Armagnac; 3 ounce Self-Rising Flour; 1 ounce Butter, At Room Temperature; 3 ounce Demerara Sugar; 2 ounce Whole Almonds, Halved And Shredded But untoasted, To Finish; 3 ounce Self-Rising Flour; 1/2 tsp Baking Pwdr; 2 ounce Butter, Soft; 1 ounce Almonds, Grnd; 2 ounce Caster Sugar; 1 x Egg, Size 1; 2 Tbsp. Lowfat milk; 2 ounce Bramley Apple (Cooking Apples), Diced Icing Sugar, To Finish; 8 x Inch Tin With A Loose Base, Greased And Lined with greaseproof paper

Servings: persons

12 ounce Ready To Use Prunes,, Without Stones
3 ounce Caster Sugar
5 fl ounce Water
3 fl ounce Port Or possibly Armagnac
3 ounce Self-Rising Flour
1 ounce Butter, At Room Temperature
3 ounce Demerara Sugar
2 ounce Whole Almonds, Halved And Shredded But untoasted, To Finish
3 ounce Self-Rising Flour
1/2 tsp Baking Pwdr
2 ounce Butter, Soft
1 ounce Almonds, Grnd
2 ounce Caster Sugar
1 x Egg, Size 1
2 Tbsp. Lowfat milk
2 ounce Bramley Apple (Cooking Apples), Diced Icing Sugar, To Finish
8 x Inch Tin With A Loose Base, Greased And Lined with greaseproof paper

1
Pre-heat oven to gas mark 4, 350F, 180 C. Although the ready-to-use prunes are not supposed to need soaking, we prefer to soak them just the same (the advantage is having them ready stoned).
2
Start the recipe the night before you want to serve the cake by placing the prunes in a saucepan along with the sugar and water and simmer them very gently for 15 min.
3
After which remove them to a bowl, add in the armagnac, stir well, cover and leave overnight.
4
When you're ready to make the cake, begin with the streusel topping: place the sifted flour and butter in a bowl and rub the butter in till the mix becomes crumb like.
5
Then add in the sugar, mixing it in proportionately, and after which sprinkle in one dessertspoon of cool water and fork the mix till it is coarse and lumpy.
6
Leave it to one side with the almonds.
7
The cake mix is very simple indeed - all you do is sift the flour and baking pwdr into a bowl, add in the rest of the ingredients (except for the apple) then, using an electric hand whisk or possibly a wooden spoon and some old-fashioned elbow grease, beat the mix together till smooth.
8
After which, mix in the apple, then spoon the mix into the prepared tin.
9
Now arrange the prunes all over the mix, then fork the streusel topping over the prunes and finally sprinkle the shredded almonds proportionately over the surface.
10
Place the cake on the centre shelf of the oven, bake it for one hour, then remove from the oven.
11
Leave it in the tin for 30 min before turning it out to cold on a wire rack.
12
Just before serving sift the icing sugar over the surface.

745

kcal

Calories

Fat

109

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.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 12 ounce Ready To Use Prunes,, Without Stones, 3 ounce Caster Sugar, 5 fl ounce Water, 3 fl ounce Port Or possibly Armagnac, and more.

Yes, Apple, Prune And Armagnac Cake With Streusel Topping Recipe 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.

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Apple, Prune And Armagnac Cake With Streusel Topping Recipe

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