Tea-Apple Compote Cake Recipe

Name: Tea-Apple Compote Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: For the tea-apple compote; 2 Cinnamon apple spice herbal tea bags; 2 Rooibos earl grey herbal tea bags; 1/4 cup honey (preferably orange blossom); Pinch of salt; 1 vanilla bean, split lengthwise and seeds scraped out; 3 wide strips orange peel; 1/2 cup cognac or brandy; 4 firm large Granny Smith apples, peeled and cut into 12 wedges; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter; For cake batter; 1 cup flour +2 tablespoons corn or potato starch; 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1/4 teaspoon baking soda; 2 extra large eggs at room temperature; 1/2 cup sugar; 1/4 cup sour cream or plain yogurt; 1 teaspoon vanilla; 2 teaspoons orange zest; 1/2 cup canola oil; About 1 tablespoon Turbinado sugar

Servings: persons

For the tea-apple compote
2 Cinnamon apple spice herbal tea bags
2 Rooibos earl grey herbal tea bags
1/4 cup honey (preferably orange blossom)
Pinch of salt
1 vanilla bean, split lengthwise and seeds scraped out
3 wide strips orange peel
1/2 cup cognac or brandy
4 firm large Granny Smith apples, peeled and cut into 12 wedges
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
For cake batter
1 cup flour +2 tablespoons corn or potato starch
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
2 extra large eggs at room temperature
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup sour cream or plain yogurt
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 teaspoons orange zest
1/2 cup canola oil
About 1 tablespoon Turbinado sugar

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["Steep all 4 tea bags in 1 cup boiling water, 20 minutes. Squeeze out and discard the tea bags. Pour the tea to a saucepan. Add the honey, salt, vanilla seeds and pod, orange peel and cognac and cook over medium heat until syrupy, 10 to 15 minutes.", "Add the apples and butter; reduce the heat to low; simmer uncovered about 15 minutes or until most of the liquid is evaporated. Transfer to a bowl and let cool slightly.", "Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Butter a 10"" glass baking dish.", "Sift together flour, starch, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda and salt into a bowl. In another bowl whisk together eggs, sugar, sour cream, vanilla and orange zest.", "Slowly whisk dry ingredients into wet ingredients. With a rubber spatula, fold oil into batter, making sure it's all incorporated.", "Add about 3/4 of the apple compote to the batter and mix it in. Then pour into the prepared baking dish and spread the batter evenly with a spatula. Arrange the remaining apple slices on the top of the batter. Sprinkle the cake with Turbinado sugar and bake for 1 hour or until deep golden brown and the top has a crunchy crust.", "Cool in the baking dish on wire rack. Serve with a dollop of whipped cream or ice cream or with just a cup of your favorite tea."]

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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.
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 22 ingredients. The key ingredients include: For the tea-apple compote, 2 Cinnamon apple spice herbal tea bags, 2 Rooibos earl grey herbal tea bags, 1/4 cup honey (preferably orange blossom), and more.

Yes, Tea-Apple Compote 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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Tea-Apple Compote Cake

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