Nigella Moist Apple Cake
Nigella Moist Apple Cake is a classic apple-based sponge cake made with fresh apples folded directly into the batter. As the cake bakes, the apples soften and melt into the crumb, creating a naturally moist texture. Lightly spiced and gently sweet, it’s a simple British-style cake that focuses on comfort, ease, and everyday ingredients rather than decoration.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 45
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 8 1x
- Category: Cake
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: British
Ingredients
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3 medium apples, peeled and chopped
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200g plain flour
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1½ tsp baking powder
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½ tsp cinnamon or mixed spice
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175g caster sugar
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150ml vegetable oil or melted butter
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2 large eggs
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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Pinch of salt
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Icing sugar or apple glaze (optional topping)
Instructions
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Prepare the apples – Peel, core, and chop the apples into small, even pieces.
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Mix dry ingredients – Combine flour, baking powder, spice, and salt in a bowl.
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Whisk wet ingredients – Beat eggs, sugar, oil or butter, and vanilla until smooth.
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Combine gently – Fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture without overmixing.
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Add the apples – Stir in the chopped apples until evenly distributed.
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Transfer to tin – Pour the batter into a lined cake tin and smooth the top.
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Bake until set – Bake at 170°C (340°F) for 45–50 minutes until golden and firm.
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Cool before slicing – Let the cake cool to allow the crumb to settle properly.
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