Later this year, I have a Christmas novel being published by Headline.
In the book there is an unusual theme of apple cake which runs through the story.
All the while I was writing the book, I could almost smell apple cakes baking in a coal-fired oven.
In fact, I became so entranced by the notion of making an apple cake that I’ve decided to include a recipe in the book.
The recipe is a modern take on the apple cake featured in my book and it’s for 12 cup cakes.
They’re very easy to make and I can confirm, absolutely delicious!
Apple cup cakes
Makes 12
You will need 12 paper muffin cases
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| You can buy muffin cases from supermarkets |
INGREDIENTS
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| The ingredients don't cost too much |
• 2 medium sized apples of your choice. You can use cooking apples or eating apples, whichever you prefer
• 5oz (150g) light brown sugar
• 5oz (150g) butter (well-softened)
• 6oz (175g) self-raising flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 3 eggs
DIRECTIONS
1. Heat oven to gas mark 6 (200oC / 400oF)
2. Line a 12 section muffin tray with paper muffin cases
3. Line a baking tray with tin foil
4. Peel and core the apples then chop them up into really small pieces
5. Scatter the apple pieces on the tin foil on the baking tray
6. Bake for 20 minutes until tender and beginning to darken around the edges then remove from the oven and leave to cool slightly
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| I'm not the most elegant baker, and so my apple pieces were quite large. |
7. Reduce the oven to gas mark 4 (180oC / 350oF)
8. In a bowl, put the sugar, butter, flour, baking powder, cinnamon and eggs
9. Mix until combined using an electric hand mixer if you have one. If not, beat the heck out of it with a wooden spoon until light and creamy
10. Divide the cake mixture evenly between the muffin cases, layering the apple pieces in as you go
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| Here are my apple cakes ready to go into the oven |
11. Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden and risen
12. Transfer to a wire rack to cool
13. Enjoy!
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| Apple cakes fresh out of the oven - delicious! |
A Mother's Christmas Wish is published by Headline in ebook, hardback and audiobook on August 18 2022. It is published in paperback on October 13 2022.
Pre-order it now.
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Glenda Young
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Website: GlendaYoungBooks.com
