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 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp sea salt
- 1 Generous cup(300 grams) peeled, cored and chopped baking apple, like Pink Lady
For The Vanilla Icing
- 2 tbsp(18 grams) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup(120 grams) confectioner’s sugar
- 2 tbsp (30 ml) milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp 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: Cake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250