Black Tea Apple Cake (Tarte Tatin Style) Recipe

Name: Black Tea Apple Cake (Tarte Tatin Style)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 Apple (preferrably Jonathan or Jona-Gold apples); 1 tbsp Honey (or sugar); 2 tsp Lemon juice; 2 bags Teabags (I recommend Earl Grey); 150 grams Butter; 10 tbsp Sugar; 2 Eggs; 1 few drops Vanilla essence; 300 ml White flour; 1 tsp Baking powder

Servings: persons

1
Wash and core the apple.
2
Leave the skin on and slice into 5-mm thick slices.
3
Arrange them on a plate and pour the honey and lemon juice over them.
4
Microwave Step 1 for 5 minutes at 500 W (if using 2 apples, microwave for 8-9 minutes).
5
Combine the ingredients in the order listed from the butter down.
6
Lightly mix the powdered ingredients.
7
Once mixed, add the tea leaves from the tea bags.
8
Arrange the apples slices, slightly overlapping one another, in the bottom of the pan greased with butter (the photo shows 2 apples' worth).
9
Pour the batter over the top of Step 4.
10
Bake for 40 minutes in an oven preheated to 180C.
11
At this point, it looks like a plain black tea cake, doesn't it?
12
Once it has cooled, flip it over to remove from the pan, and it's done!
13
(The photo shows 2 apples for a richer flavor.)

870

kcal

Calories

Fat

110

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

Swap the honey for maple syrup or agave for a slightly different but equally rich sweetness.
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.

My Personal Notes

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

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 Apple (preferrably Jonathan or Jona-Gold apples), 1 tbsp Honey (or sugar), 2 tsp Lemon juice, 2 bags Teabags (I recommend Earl Grey), and more.

Yes, Black Tea Apple Cake (Tarte Tatin Style) 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!

Black Tea Apple Cake (Tarte Tatin Style)

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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