Devonshire Apple Dappy Cake Recipe

Name: Devonshire Apple Dappy Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 ounces seedless sultanas; 100 milliliters dark rum; 2 ounces unsalted butter; 5 ounces castor sugar; 2 ounces light muscovado sugar; 7 ounces peeled, cored and diced apple (1 medium Bramley apple); 1 tablespoon grated orange zest; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 6 ounces eggs, weighed without shells (3 medium eggs); 5 ounces plain (all purpose) flour; 1/4 teaspoon baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda (baking soda); 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Servings: persons

3 ounces seedless sultanas
100 milliliters dark rum
2 ounces unsalted butter
5 ounces castor sugar
2 ounces light muscovado sugar
7 ounces peeled, cored and diced apple (1 medium Bramley apple)
1 tablespoon grated orange zest
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
6 ounces eggs, weighed without shells (3 medium eggs)
5 ounces plain (all purpose) flour
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda (baking soda)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1
Put the sultanas in a small bowl and cover with the rum. Leave to soak for at least 30 minutes.
2
Preheat the oven to 180 degrees C / 350 degrees F / gas mark 4 with a rack set in the centre of the oven.
3
Grease and base-line a 20 cm (8 inch) round cake pan.
4
Melt the butter and sugars together in a small saucepan (or in the microwave, stirring frequently) until smooth and runny.
5
Place the melted butter and sugars together with the apple, grated orange zest and vanilla in a large bowl. Beat to combine.
6
Add the eggs gradually, beating after each addition to incorporate. Scrape down the sides of the bowl.
7
Place the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and cinnamon in a separate bowl and whisk to combine thoroughly. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and stir until well incorporated.
8
Drain the sultanas well and reserve the rum (set aside). Add the sultanas to the apple mixture and stir to combine.
9
Pour the mixture into the prepared pan. Bake in the centre of the preheated oven for 45 to 50 minutes. A tester inserted into the centre of the cake should have few crumbs attached when removed (it is a moist cake, so the tester will not be completely clean). Remove from the oven.
10
Let the cake stand in the pan for 10 minutes before removing from the pan and placing on a wire rack.
11
Brush the top of the cake with a small amount of the reserved rum. Cool on the wire rack before slicing and serving.

516

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* 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: 3 ounces seedless sultanas, 100 milliliters dark rum, 2 ounces unsalted butter, 5 ounces castor sugar, and more.

Yes, Devonshire Apple Dappy Cake 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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Devonshire Apple Dappy Cake

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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