Cinnamon Apple Teacake
This delightful Cinnamon Apple Teacake combines tender apples and warm cinnamon, making it a perfect snack or cozy treat.
Ingredients
For the apples
- 600 g 600g Granny Smith apples, peeled and cored or any other variety - red, green, golden
- 2.5 tsp 2 1/2 tsp cinnamon powder
- 50 g 50g unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tbsp 2 tbsp white sugar
For the batter
- 1.5 cups 1 1/2 cups plain/all purpose flour
- 2 tsp 2 tsp baking powder Make sure it's fresh for best rise
- 0.5 tsp 1/2 tsp salt
- 4 tbsp 4 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 0.5 cup 1/2 cup oil (canola, vegetable) Can substitute with melted coconut oil or applesauce
- 2 large 2 large eggs, at room temperature (~55g/1.95 oz each)
- 0.75 cup 3/4 cup white sugar (caster/superfine is best, but not essential)
- 2 tsp 2 tsp vanilla extract
For the glaze
- 1.5 tbsp 1 1/2 tbsp apricot jam (or other flavor)
- 1 tbsp 1 tbsp water
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat oven to 180°C/350°F.
- Grease a 20cm / 8" springform pan with butter, then line with baking paper.
- For the apples: Peel and core the apples, slice them, and mix with 2 1/2 tsp cinnamon powder, 50g melted butter, and 2 tbsp white sugar. Set aside.
- For the batter: In a bowl, mix 1 1/2 cups flour, 2 tsp baking powder, and 1/2 tsp salt.
- In another bowl, combine 4 tbsp melted butter, 1/2 cup oil, 2 large eggs, 3/4 cup sugar, and 2 tsp vanilla extract. Mix until smooth.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and stir until combined.
Assembly
- Pour half of the batter into the prepared pan.
- Arrange half of the apple mixture on top.
- Pour the remaining batter over the apples and top with the rest of the apple mixture.
Baking
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
Glazing
- Mix 1 1/2 tbsp apricot jam with 1 tbsp water in a small saucepan over low heat until smooth.
- Brush this glaze over the warm teacake.
Notes
Best served warm or at room temperature. Enjoy it plain or with whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream. Dust with powdered sugar for presentation. Store in an airtight container.