Toffee apple cake recipe - Allrecipes.co.uk

Introduction

This tutorial will guide you through the process of making a delicious and moist toffee apple cake. Perfect for autumn, this cake is filled with apples, studded with nuts, and drizzled with a simple toffee sauce. Follow these steps to create a show-stopping dessert that will impress family and friends.

Step 1: Gather Your Ingredients

Before you start baking, ensure you have all the necessary ingredients on hand:

• 225g (8oz) unsalted butter, softened
• 225g (8oz) brown sugar
• 4 large eggs
• 225g (8oz) all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 450g (1lb) apples, peeled and chopped
• 100g (3.5oz) pecans (or chopped walnuts if preferred)
• For the toffee sauce:
  • 100g (3.5oz) brown sugar
  • 100g (3.5oz) unsalted butter
  • 100ml (3.5oz) double cream

Step 2: Preheat the Oven and Prepare Your Baking Pan

• Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).
• Grease a 25cm (10 inch) ring tin. If you don't have this size, you can alternatively use two 900g loaf tins.

Step 3: Make the Cake Batter

1. In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
2. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
3. Sift in the flour, baking powder, and ground cinnamon. Fold gently until just combined.
4. Stir in the chopped apples and pecans (or walnuts).

Step 4: Bake the Cake

• Pour the batter into your prepared baking pan.
• Bake in the preheated oven for about 50-60 minutes or until a skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.

Step 5: Prepare the Toffee Sauce

1. In a saucepan, melt the butter and brown sugar over medium heat.
2. Once the mixture is bubbling, slowly add the double cream while stirring continuously.
3. Bring to a boil and cook for 2-3 minutes until thickened slightly. Remove from heat and let cool.

Step 6: Cool and Serve the Cake

• Allow the cake to cool in the tin for about 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
• Once cooled, drizzle the warm toffee sauce generously over the cake.

Additional Tips

• This cake can be made a day in advance. Wrap it in cling film once cooled to keep it moist.
• For muffins, pour the batter into a muffin tin and adjust the baking time accordingly. Drizzle with toffee sauce when serving.

Conclusion

Now you have a delightful toffee apple cake recipe to try this autumn. With its moist texture and rich toffee flavor, it’s sure to be a hit. Enjoy baking, and don’t hesitate to experiment with variations like muffins or different nuts. Happy baking!