Description

Celebrate the beginning of apple season with this delightful pound cake, filled with chopped tart apples and spiced with cinnamon, perfect for a cozy autumn treat.

Ingredients

Scale

For The Cake

3/4 Cup or 1 & 1/2 sticks(170 grams) unsalted butter
3/4 Cup(90 grams) granulated sugar
3 Eggs, separated
1 Cup(120 grams) spelt flour
1/4 Cup(30 grams) all purpose flour
1 Teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 Teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 Teaspoon sea salt
1 Generous cup(300 grams) peeled, cored and chopped baking apple, like Pink Lady

For The Vanilla Icing

2 Tablespoons(18 grams) unsalted butter, softened
1 Cup(120 grams) confectioner’s sugar
2 Tablespoons milk
1 Teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 Teaspoon ground cinnamon

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a loaf pan.
In a medium bowl, mix together the spelt flour, all-purpose flour, ground cinnamon, salt, and baking powder. Set aside.
In the bowl of a standing mixer, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-5 minutes.
Add the egg yolks one at a time, beating well after each addition.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, mixing until just combined.
In a separate bowl, beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form. Gently fold the egg whites into the batter.
Fold in the chopped apples until evenly distributed.
Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
Bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.

Notes

Use tart apples for the best flavor. The cake can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. For a variation, try adding a handful of chopped nuts or raisins. Ensure the egg whites are beaten to stiff peaks for a light and airy texture.

Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Category: Dessert
Cuisine: French Canadian

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice
Calories: 250