Apple Teacake

 

APPLE TEACAKE



INGREDIENTS: (Makes 1 loaf)

   2 medium Granny
Smith apples

   1/3 cup castor sugar

   75gm (3oz) softened butter (or margarine)

   1 1/3 cups S.R. Flour, sifted

   1/3 cup milk

   1 large egg, lightly beaten

   Ground cinnamon

   1 tsp castor sugar



METHOD:



Heat oven to 190C (375F).

Peel, core and grate one of the apples, set aside.

Peel, core and cut the second apple into small wedges, set aside.

Cream butter/margarine with 1/3 cup castor sugar and mix in the beaten egg.

Add the grated apple and mix well.

Add milk and flour alternately, a third at a time, mix well.

Line a loaf-pan with baking paper and transfer cake mixture into pan.

Gently push two rows of apple wedges, evenly spaced, into top of cake (about
half-way in).

Sprinkle 1 tsp castor sugar over top of cake and finish off with a dash or two
of ground cinnamon.

Bake for 35 – 40 minutes or until cooked through.

Cool on a cake rack.

Slice and serve with butter – great for afternoon tea.


 



 

OzLadyM

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