Mary Berry Apple Cake Recipe
Mary Berry Apple Cake Recipe is soft, fruity and full of warm comfort. This Mary Berry Apple Cake Recipe is perfect for tea time or family dessert.
Ingredients
- 175 grams unsalted butter softened
- 175 grams caster sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 175 grams self-raising flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 2 medium apples peeled and chopped
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon optional
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Extra sugar for topping optional
Instructions
Prepare the Oven and Tin
- Preheat oven to 180°C. Grease your cake tin with butter. Line it with baking paper for easy removal.
Prepare the Apples
- Peel and chop apples into small pieces. Keep them aside. This helps them mix evenly in the batter.
Cream Butter and Sugar
- In a bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy. This step makes the cake soft and airy.
Add Eggs
- Add eggs one by one. Mix well after each egg. If it curdles, add a spoon of flour.
Add Vanilla and Milk
- Add vanilla extract and milk. Mix gently. This adds moisture and flavor to the cake.
Add Dry Ingredients
- Sift flour and baking powder into the bowl. Fold gently using a spatula. Do not overmix.
Add Apples
- Add chopped apples to the batter. Mix lightly so apples are spread evenly.
Pour into Tin
- Pour batter into prepared tin. Smooth the top gently with a spatula.
Add Cinnamon (Optional)
- Sprinkle cinnamon on top if you like. It gives a warm and sweet flavor.
Bake the Cake
- Bake for 40–45 minutes. The cake should be golden and firm on top.
Check Doneness
- Insert a toothpick in the center. If it comes out clean, the cake is ready.
Cool the Cake
- Let the cake cool in the tin for 10 minutes. Then move it to a rack.
Serve and Enjoy
- Slice and serve warm or cold. It tastes great with tea or coffee.
Notes
- Use sweet apples for better taste
- Add raisins for extra sweetness
- Use brown sugar for deeper flavor
- Add nuts like walnuts for crunch
- Sprinkle sugar on top before baking
- Serve with custard or cream
- Store apples evenly for better texture