Somerset Apple Cake - West Country, England

Submitted by Mme M

"From The Dairy Book of British Food. "Both Somerset and Dorset lay claim to this deliciously moist cake which is equally good served with cream and eaten warm as a pudding. It is best consumed within two days of being made"."

 

• Ready In: 1hr 15mins
• Ingredients: 11
• Serves: 10

ingredients

• 4 ounces butter
• 6 ounces dark brown sugar
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 8 ounces whole meal flour
• 1 teaspoon ground mixed spice
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 lb cooking apple, peeled, cored and chopped
• 3 -4 tablespoons milk
• 1 tablespoon clear honey
• 1 tablespoon light brown sugar

directions

1. Grease and line a deep 7" round cake tin with greaseproof paper (waxed paper).
2. Cream the butter and sugar together until pale and fluffy. Add the eggs, a little at a time, beating well after each addition. Add the flour, spices and baking powder and mix well. Fold in the apples and enough milk to make a soft dropping consistency.
3. Turn the mixture into the prepared tin and bake at 325F for 1 1/2 hours, until well risen and firm to the touch. Turn out on a wire rack to cool.
4. When the cake is cold, brush with the honey and sprinkle with the light brown sugar to decorate.