Description
A spiced German apple cake, perfect for teatime or a cozy morning treat. Sweet honey glaze complements the warm ginger.
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cups (118 ml) unsalted butter
- 1 1/2 cups (355 ml) unbleached all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cups (118 ml) granulated sugar
- 1/4 cups (59 ml) raw honey
- 3 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger
- 2 ounces (57 g) candied ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 3 medium apples
- 1/4 cups (59 ml) granulated sugar
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (177°C) and ensure a rack is positioned in the middle of the oven.
- Grease and flour a 9-inch springform pan.
Making the Batter
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and 1/2 cup sugar using an electric mixer.
- Add the 1/4 cup of raw honey to the mixture and beat for another minute until the mixture is fluffy.
- Incorporate the eggs one at a time, ensuring each egg is well-mixed before adding the next.
- Stir in the freshly grated ginger, diced candied ginger, and grated lemon zest.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, and baking powder.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring just enough to form a stiff batter.
- Transfer the batter into the prepared springform pan, spreading it evenly.
Arranging the Apples
- Using a paring knife, make partial slits on the rounded, outer side of each apple wedge at roughly 1/8-inch intervals.
- Arrange these apple quarters, slit-side-up, on top of the batter.
- Sprinkle the surface of the apples with the remaining 1 tablespoon of sugar.
Baking the Cake
- Place the cake pan on a baking sheet and position it on the middle rack of the oven.
- Bake for 45-55 minutes. The cake is done when a skewer or toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. If the cake starts browning too quickly, tent it with a piece of aluminum foil.
- Once baked, remove the cake from the oven and let it cool on a wire rack. After it has cooled, carefully release it from the springform pan.
Preparing the Glaze
- In a small saucepan, combine the sugar, honey, and lemon juice.
- Heat over medium heat, stirring constantly until the sugar has dissolved, and the mixture begins to bubble.
- Generously brush the warm glaze over the surface of the cake, ensuring the apples are well-coated.
Storage
- Once glazed, allow the cake to set for a while. It can be stored for several days if wrapped tightly and kept at room temperature.
Notes
- For a stronger ginger flavor, use 1.5 tablespoons of freshly grated ginger.
- To prevent the apples from browning too quickly during baking, brush them with a little lemon juice before arranging on the cake.
- Leftover cake can be stored, well-wrapped, at room temperature for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Baking
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: German
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25
- Sodium: 100
- Fat: 18
- Saturated Fat: 10
- Unsaturated Fat: 6
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 4
- Cholesterol: 60