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Almond Apple Cake

A twist on traditional apple cake, this almond apple cake is rich, comforting and more-ish!
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Course Dessert, Snack
Servings 8 slices of cake
Calories 485 kcal

Equipment

  • Cake tin (18cm in diameter or a rectangular one)
  • baking paper
  • bowl
  • handheld electric beater (Or stand mixer)
  • Measuring cup
  • Scale
  • Spatula (Or spoon)

Ingredients
  

  • 190 gram flour
  • 1½ tsp baking powder
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 tsp cinnamon powder
  • 100 gram softened butter
  • 100 gram (cane) sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 120 ml (oat) milk
  • 1 large apple (Slices of 1-2mm thick)
  • almonds, however much you like (I used 2 handfulls)
  • 6-8 tbsp powdered icing sugar
  • 1-2 tbsp amaretto
  • 250-300 grams almonds (Optional, this is to make the almond frangipane-like disc)
  • 100-150 grams (cane) sugar (Optional, this is to make the almond frangipane-like disc)
  • amaretto, enough to bind (Optional, this is to make the almond frangipane-like disc)

Instructions
 

  • Preheat convection oven to 180 degrees celcius
  • Line your cake tin with baking paper on the bottom and the edges, so nothing will stick
  • To make the frangipane-like disc:
    In a blender or food processor, grind the almonds and sugar into a crumb or flour-like consistency (use the s blade). While running, add in the amaretto until a stiff dough forms. Taste if you want some more sweetness. If so, add in more sugar.
    Create a disk or rectangular shape to fit your cake tin and set aside
  • First beat the soft butter together with the sugar until it is nice and fluffy and has lightened in colour
  • Add in the eggs one by one and beat until incorporated
  • Add the flour, salt, cinnamon and baking powder and beat until well mixed
  • Now add a little splash of amaretto and the milk and mix until the consistency is smooth
  • Chop the almonds and stir them into the batter
  • Put a small layer of batter into the cake tin and if you are using the frangipane-like layer, place that on top
  • Add the rest of the batter and place the apple slices into a shape you like. Push them down a little and sprinkle some more chopped almonds on top
  • Put in the oven and bake for about 1 hour and 15 minutes. Check after one hour, if a skewer comes out clean it is done. If not, check every 15 minutes after that
  • When the cake is done let it cool a little, remove from the baking tin and let it cool completely on a baking/cooling rack
  • Meanwhile you can make the glaze by combining the icing sugar with the amaretto or almond flavouring and water. Just be careful to start with a little amaretto/water. You can always add more if needed. The consistency should be thick but pourable
  • When completely cooled, drizzle the glaze on top
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 485kcalCarbohydrates: 53gProtein: 11gFat: 27gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 13gTrans Fat: 0.4gCholesterol: 68mgSodium: 189mgPotassium: 312mgFiber: 5gSugar: 28gVitamin A: 419IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 167mgIron: 3mg
Keyword Almond, Amaretto, Apple, Cake, glaze, recipe
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