This cake has been made at Ballymaloe for years. We even have guests who ask for it specifically every time they visit. The fruit sinks to the bottom as it cooks, leaving a light sponge on top with a lovely sugary crust. Makes 12-16 squares.
VARIATION
Raspberry and pear: Instead of the cinnamon, mix the finely grated zest of 1 orange into the batter. Instead of the apples, sink 100g (31/2oz) fresh or frozen raspberries and thin slices of 2 pears into the batter and cook in the same way.
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I have made this cake and believe me when i say, that it is easy and delicious. She has the best recipes and yes, simple and easy instructions to follow. THANKYOU RACHEL.
watched rachel today in australia it was the soda bread recipe................who knew you could do all that with plain old soda bread.....advertising for next week here for the dutch apple cake but could i wait.no....just got the recipe now hubby off to get me eggs as i had run out....i find when i watch rachel on tele want to bake as soon as show over ha ha...she is beautiful and so explanatory ........it does help that i came from n ireland originally and now live in oz....great she has done so well ..truly well deserved.............my kind of cook
Watched this last night ... looks too easy. can't wait to make. Hopefully the kids will luv it.
Absolutely fantastic! I have now made this cake twice. Glad to read that the apples sink! I was a little worried about my cake. However, the sponge topping was delicious. this will become an all time favourite in our house.
I think that Rachel has the best baking recipes .T-H-A-N-K-S!!!!!
Made this cake last week with plums, and it was delicious! I'm planning to make it again tomorrow
I have made this cake substituting the plain flour with Doves Farm gluten free flour and it still works beautifully. It is a really light sponge and doesn't last long in our house! FANTASTIC!
Just a question about oven temperatures. Does this take into considaration the use of fan assisted ovens or do I need to reduce them a few degrees? My cake is in te oven now so I hope I have got it right!
Saw this yesterday and love the look of it. I will try it at the weekend. Being Dutch probably peaked my interest.
just going to try this recipe since its such a hit............cant wait!!!! thanx rachel
is in the oven as I speak/type. Rachel is so down to earth and so pleasing to watch, great shows.
My apples didn't sink to the bottom like Rachel said they would! Doesn't matter, cake is lovely and they look good on top.