Apple Tea Cake

Submitted by Kates Kitchen

"Classic cake to have at high tea."

 

• Ready In: 1hr 5mins
• Ingredients: 9
• Serves: 8

ingredients

• 1 1⁄2 cups self raising flour
• 1 pinch salt
• 1⁄2 cup caster sugar
• 2 ounces butter
• 1 egg
• 1⁄2 cup milk
• 2 apples
• 2 teaspoons cinnamon
• 1⁄4 cup sugar, for topping

directions

1. Peel and core apples, cut into thin slices, cut each slice in half.
2. Cream butter, add sugar and beat until light and fluffy; beat in egg.
3. Fold in sifted flour and salt alternately with milk, mix well.
4. Spread mixture into well-greased 8 inc sandwich tin, arrange a whirl of apple slices on top, sprinkle with combined cinnamon and extra sugar. Bake in moderate oven for around 45 minutes.