This homemade Apple and Nut Cake is a delightful blend of flavors and textures. Featuring fresh apples, crunchy nuts, and juicy raisins, it's a perfect treat for any time of the day.
Why You'll Love This:
Fresh and Flavorful: Combines the natural sweetness of apples with the earthiness of nuts.
Easy to Make: Uses simple, everyday ingredients.
Versatile: Great as a breakfast cake, a dessert, or a snack.
Perfect Occasion:
Serve this cake at a casual brunch, as a comforting dessert after dinner, or during afternoon tea. It's also great for picnics and potlucks.
Ingredients:
3 eggs
1 cup granulated sugar
1 packet vanilla sugar
1 cup milk
1 cup vegetable oil
1 packet baking powder
2 to 2.5 cups flour
For the topping:
2 medium apples, diced
1 tsp cinnamon
1 tbsp granulated sugar (optional)
1 cup walnuts, crushed
2 tbsp raisins
Instructions:
Preheat your oven to 175°C and grease a cake pan.
In a mixing bowl, whip the eggs with granulated sugar and vanilla sugar until well blended.
Gradually stir in milk and oil.
Sift in the flour and baking powder, mixing until just combined into a smooth batter.
Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan.
Toss the diced apples with cinnamon and optional sugar. Sprinkle this mixture evenly over the batter.
Top with crushed walnuts and raisins.
Bake for approximately 50 minutes. Check for doneness with a knife or skewer – it should come out clean.
Let the cake cool before serving.
Notes:
This cake is delightfully versatile – feel free to experiment with different types of nuts or dried fruits.
It's best enjoyed fresh but can also be savored the next day for a more moist texture. Enjoy your baking!