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1. Caramelized Apples:
Prepare the Apples:
Peel and chop 1kg of apples into small pieces.
Caramelize:
In a large pan, add the 90g sugar and lemon juice. Heat on medium until the sugar melts and starts to caramelize slightly.
Add the chopped apples and stir to coat them in the caramel. Cook for 5-7 minutes until the apples soften.
Thicken:
Mix 10g cornstarch with a bit of water to make a slurry, then stir it into the apples to thicken the mixture.
Set Aside:
Once thickened, remove from heat and let the apples cool while preparing the cake batter.
2. Sponge Cake:
Preheat Oven:
Preheat the oven to 356°F (180°C).
Beat the Eggs and Sugar:
In a large bowl, whisk 5 eggs and 130g sugar with a pinch of salt until pale and fluffy.
Add Flour and Milk:
Gently fold in 170g flour until fully combined. Then add 50g milk and fold gently.
Prepare Baking Tray:
Line a 32x37cm baking tray with parchment paper. Pour the batter evenly into the tray.
Bake:
Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes, or until the cake is golden and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Set aside to cool.
3. Cream Cheese Frosting:
Whip the Cream:
In a large bowl, whip 200g heavy cream until soft peaks form.
Mix the Frosting:
In another bowl, beat 300g cream cheese and 50g sugar until smooth.
Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until smooth and creamy.
Chill:
Cover and leave the frosting in the fridge for at least 4 hours to firm up.
4. Assemble the Cake:
Layer the Apples:
Once the cake has cooled, spread the caramelized apples evenly over the top.
Add the Cream:
Spread the chilled cream cheese frosting over the caramelized apples.
Sprinkle with Almonds:
Finally, sprinkle 50g roasted flaked almonds over the cream layer.
5. Serve:
Slice and serve this delicious Caramelized Apple Cake chilled. Enjoy!
Serving Suggestions:
Serve the cake chilled for the best texture and flavor.
Pair with a cup of coffee or tea for a delightful afternoon treat.
Cooking Tips:
Make sure the cream cheese and heavy cream are cold before whipping to ensure a firm frosting.
You can toast the almonds in a dry skillet for a few minutes to enhance their flavor.
Nutritional Benefits:
Apples provide fiber and vitamins, making this cake a slightly healthier dessert option.
Almonds add healthy fats, protein, and crunch.
Dietary Information:
Vegetarian: This recipe is naturally vegetarian-friendly.
Nutritional Facts (per serving):
Calories: 300
Protein: 6g
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