Description
Indulgent mary berry apple and sultana cake delights with classic British baking charm. Moist crumb, sweet sultanas, and tender apples create a comforting dessert that warms your heart and satisfies your sweet cravings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 225 g (8 oz) self-raising flour
- 225 g (8 oz) apples (Bramley or Granny Smith), peeled, cored, and cut into small pieces
- 115 g (4 oz) unsalted butter, cut into small pieces and chilled
- 115 g (4 oz) light brown sugar
- 100 g (3.5 oz) sultanas
- 2 tsps ground cinnamon
- 1 large egg, mixed well
- 6–8 tbsps milk
- 2 tbsps demerara sugar (optional)
- Additional unsalted butter for greasing the baking tin
Instructions
- Preparation: Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C) with fan setting at 320°F (160°C). Grease an 8-inch deep cake tin and line with parchment paper, ensuring complete coverage of bottom and sides.
- Base Mixture: In a large mixing bowl, combine flour and cinnamon. Work cold butter into the dry ingredients using fingertips until the texture resembles coarse crumbs. Integrate light brown sugar thoroughly, creating a uniform mixture.
- Batter Formation: Introduce the egg and gradually pour milk, stirring consistently to develop a smooth, thick consistency. Fold in chopped apples and sultanas, ensuring even distribution throughout the batter.
- Baking Process: Pour the mixture into the prepared tin, smoothing the surface with a spatula. Optional: Sprinkle demerara sugar on top for a caramelized crust. Transfer to the preheated oven and bake for 35-40 minutes, checking doneness with a skewer that should come out clean.
- Cooling and Serving: Allow the cake to rest in the tin for 15 minutes, then carefully transfer to a wire rack. Serve warm, optionally accompanied by vanilla custard for an enhanced dessert experience.
Notes
- Butter Temperature: Use cold butter straight from the refrigerator for creating a crumbly, flaky texture in the cake base.
- Apple Selection: Choose firm, tart apples like Granny Smith or Bramley for the best balance of sweetness and texture in the cake.
- Mixing Technique: Handle the batter gently when folding in apples and sultanas to maintain a light, airy cake consistency.
- Sugar Topping Trick: Sprinkle demerara sugar before baking to create a delightful caramelized crust with a subtle crunch.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 30 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg