Savor the essence of a classic doughnut transformed into a soft, gooey cake with our Apple Cinnamon Doughnut Cake recipe. This delightful treat features a moist vanilla sponge filled with sweet, cinnamon-spiced apples, all topped with a crispy sugar glaze. Made with all dairy-free ingredients, this cake offers the comfort of a traditional doughnut in a more indulgent form. Perfect for those who love the combination of apples and cinnamon, this cake is easy to make and even easier to fall in love with. It's an ideal dessert for gatherings, afternoon tea, or whenever you crave a sweet, comforting treat.
Ingredients:
- Sponge:
- Self-Rising Flour: 360g
- Baking Powder: 1 tsp
- Bicarbonate of Soda: 1/4 tsp
- Light Brown Sugar: 200g
- Milk (Soya or choice) + Vinegar: 360ml + 1 tsp
- Soya Yogurt (or choice): 100g
- Light Olive Oil or Vegetable Oil: 100g
- Sweet Cinnamon: 1 tsp
- Apples:
- Granny Smith Apples (diced): 2
- Sugar: 60g
- Cinnamon: 1 tsp
- Cornflour: 2 tbsp
- Water: 2 tsp
- Layering:
- Brown Sugar: 80g
- Cinnamon: 1 tsp
- Glaze:
- Icing Sugar: 200g
- Milk (Soya or choice): 60g
- Vanilla Extract: 1 tsp
Instructions:
- Apple Mixture: Cook apples with sugar, cinnamon, cornflour, and water until softened. Set aside to cool.
- Oven Prep: Preheat to 170°C Fan. Line and grease a square baking dish.
- Sponge: Mix milk and vinegar; set aside. Combine with wet ingredients, then sift in dry ingredients and mix gently.
- Assembly: Spread half the batter in the pan. Layer with apple mixture and most of the brown sugar-cinnamon mix. Cover with remaining batter and sprinkle with remaining brown sugar.
- Baking: Bake for 35-40 minutes until set.
- Glaze: Mix icing sugar, milk, and vanilla. Pour over the warm cake after poking holes.
- Serving: Allow the glaze to set before serving.
Enjoy this Apple Cinnamon Doughnut Cake, a delicious twist on a classic flavor combination, perfect for a dairy-free indulgence or to impress your guests with a unique dessert!