Yields approx. 16 slices
note: recipe below is adapted from a Finnish recipe, so I have converted the dl (decilitre) measurements into grams
Ingredients
- 1kg apples (pink lady or royal gala)
- 4 eggs
- 3dl (approx. 255g) caster sugar
- 150g melted butter let cool
- 2dl (200g) milk or milk substitute
- 5dl (52g) all purpose flour
- 3tsp baking powder
- 2tsp vanilla sugar (optional)
- half tsp ground cardamom (optional)
Decoration (before baking)
- 2-3tbsp sugar
- 2tsp ground cinnamon
Method
- Cut apples into quarters removing the core, then slice into thickness of choice
- Whisk eggs with sugar at room temperature, then pour cooled down melted butter into it to mix
- Add milk then dry ingredients and mix thoroughly
- Pour cake batter into baking paper lined tray
- Sprinkle over ground cinnamon and sugar
- Bake at 200degrees on the lower shelf of oven
- Serve with vanilla custard or ice cream if desired
Tips
- You can reduce the sugar called for in main recipe if baking for toddlers
- If you love your apples, try cutting them in thick chunks
- If you’re out of apples, try replacing with rhubarb or berries