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This Caramelized Apple Cake is a delightful combination of caramelized apples, fluffy sponge cake, and creamy frosting. Topped with roasted flaked almonds, it’s perfect for special occasions or as a sweet treat. Follow this easy recipe to make a delicious dessert that everyone will love!
Preparation Time:
Prep Time: 45 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour (+ 4 hours chilling time for cream)
Ingredients:
For the Caramelized Apples:
1kg apples, peeled and chopped
90g (6 tbsp) sugar
Juice of 1 lemon
10g (1 tbsp) cornstarch
For the Sponge Cake Dough:
5 eggs
130g (1/2 cup + 2 tbsp) sugar
A pinch of salt
170g (1 cup) all-purpose flour
50g (1/5 cup) milk
For the Cream Cheese Frosting:
200g (1 cup) heavy cream (33% fat)
300g (1.3 cups) cream cheese
50g (1/4 cup) sugar
Topping:
50g roasted flaked almonds
Directions:
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:
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