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Zesty Apple-Lemon Comfort Cake

Zesty Apple-Lemon Comfort Cake

Zesty Apple-Lemon Comfort Cake: a moist, tangy-sweet layered cake with fresh apples and lemon cream—easy, comforting, and ready in under 90 minutes.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 50 minutes
Servings: 8 people
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 225 g chilled baking spread (plus extra for greasing)
  • 225 g caster sugar
  • 225 g self-raising flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 4 large eggs, beaten
  • 2 medium apples, peeled, cored, and grated
  • q.s. icing sugar, for dusting
  • 250 g double cream
  • 50 g lemon curd

Equipment

  • Two 20cm (8-inch) round cake tins
  • Electric hand mixer or stand mixer
  • Large mixing bowls
  • Wire cooling rack
  • Spatula
  • Fine-mesh sieve
  • Grater

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 180°C (160°C for fan ovens) or Gas Mark 4 (350°F). Grease two 20cm (8-inch) round cake tins and line the bottoms with baking paper.
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine the baking spread, caster sugar, self-raising flour, baking powder, and beaten eggs. Beat until smooth and creamy for about 2–3 minutes, then gently fold in the grated apples.
  1. Divide the batter between the prepared tins and smooth the tops. Bake for 25–30 minutes until golden brown and springy to touch.
  1. Let the cakes cool in the tins for 5–10 minutes, then carefully transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  1. While the cakes cool, whip the double cream in a chilled bowl until soft peaks form, then gently fold in the lemon curd.
  1. Once the cakes are cool, place one layer upside down on your serving plate. Spread most of the lemon cream over the top and add extra curd if desired, then place the second layer on top.
  1. Dust the top with icing sugar just before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 4gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

For a richer taste, you can replace the baking spread with unsalted butter. If looking for lower sugar options, consider using coconut sugar or reducing the amount of sugar slightly. The cake is best enjoyed fresh, but it can be stored in the fridge for up to 2 days. Let it sit at room temperature before serving to enhance the flavor. Feel free to add spices like cinnamon or nutmeg for a warming flavor variation.
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