Name: Crunchy-Topped Apple Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 1
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cup plain flour; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/2 cup sugar; 2 tsp baking powder; 125 g butter; 1/2 cup milk; 1 egg; 5 green apple; 1 cup water; 1 tsp lemon juice; 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon *to taste; 2 tbs dates finely chopped; 2 tbs walnuts finely chopped

by Bernice Last updated on 07/09/2019

A lovely crunchy topped apple cake, perfect for lunch boxes, afternoon teas or desserts. - Bernice

Ingredients

1 1/2 cup plain flour
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 cup sugar
2 tsp baking powder
125 g butter
1/2 cup milk
1 egg
5 green apple
1 cup water
1 tsp lemon juice

Topping

1/2 cup sugar
1/4 tsp ground cinnamon *to taste
2 tbs dates finely chopped
2 tbs walnuts finely chopped

Method

Step 1

Preheat oven to 200C (190C fan forced).
Step 2

Peel and core apples, cut each into thick slices and set aside in water and lemon juice, to prevent browning.
Step 3

Butter and lightly flour, or spray, a slice tray.
Step 4

Mix dry ingredients in a large bowl.
Step 5

Melt butter, stir in the milk and egg, combine well.
Step 6

Add to flour mixture and combine.
Step 7

Spread batter into tray.
Step 8

Press rows of apples into batter.
Step 9

Mix topping and sprinkle over top.
Step 10

Bake for 25 minutes.