This cake was once known in Poland as Niebo w Gębie, which translates roughly as “heaven in your mouth”. I wonder if the name would be quite the same today, when we all have our own favourite cakes that are simply out of this world ;). It’s a lovely
Soft, moist, and wonderfully rich — and above all… chocolatey :). This chocolate apple cake is simple to make, yet packed with flavor: chocolate, apples, almonds, rum, and cinnamon — it simply had to taste amazing! After the first bite, we all agreed that we absolutely
A simple yet delicious butter cake with a subtle custard flavor, apples, and cinnamon. Wonderfully soft and tender, perfect with a glass of milk for an afternoon treat :). Makes a large tray bake!
A true classic — apple crumble is essentially a delicious apple pie-style filling with raisins, topped with a buttery crumble. It’s best served warm, although it has its fans when cold too ;). A simple, quick dessert packed with apples — perfect for sharing and ideal for
This light and fluffy apple Swiss roll is quick and easy to make, especially if you use ready-made stewed apples from a jar. It’s a real family favourite in our house – my children absolutely love it! Soft, delicate and filled with lovely apple flavour, it’s perfect for an afternoon treat
A delicate, sponge-style apple Swiss roll – a lovely idea for a light afternoon treat. Simple to make, using everyday ingredients, and well known in many homes. I baked it for the first time thanks to a reader’s recommendation :). Light, tasty and perfect for
A very delicate and easy butter cake with apples and plenty of crumble topping. Perfect for an autumn afternoon – simply served with a cup of tea ;).
This apple poppy seed cake – often referred to as Japanese poppy seed cake – is wonderfully moist and full of flavour, just the way we like it. It’s made almost entirely from rich poppy seed mixture, though it can also be baked on a thin shortcrust base if you prefer.
Normandy apple tart, as the name suggests, comes from a region of France famous for its finest apple varieties and exceptional Calvados. This is a classic French tart — simple yet irresistible: tender slices of seasonal apples on a buttery shortcrust base, baked under
Honey cake with apples and dates is a wonderfully moist and comforting bake — perfect for autumn, or even winter. A touch of mixed spice gives it a gentle warmth, though not quite enough to call it gingerbread. The cake is soft, aromatic and beautifully fragrant with
A truly delicious — simply fantastic — apple cake with the addition of apricot jam. The apricot brings extra depth of flavour and a lovely autumnal colour, with the flavours complementing each other beautifully. It’s a small cake, baked in a 20 cm tin, but because
German apple and marzipan cake is wonderfully fragrant, soft, moist and packed with apples. It’s perfect for autumn afternoons, served with a cup of tea or as a comforting dessert. The recipe uses marzipan (you can make your own or use shop-bought), which
A delicate, fluffy and buttery cake with a delicious filling of sautéed apples. Where does the name come from? Traditional Polish apple cakes are usually made with shortcrust pastry, but here the batter is poured – light, soft and slightly sponge-like. It tastes just
A cosy autumn pumpkin cake with apples and salted caramel sauce. Deliciously moist, warmly spiced with cinnamon and mixed spices. It may be on the smaller side (the recipe uses a modest tin), but it’s full of character. You’ll remember the flavour and come back to it
As long as winter hasn’t quite let go, it’s the perfect time to bake warming cakes with apples, cinnamon and cardamom. Scandinavian baking is still full of surprises for me – comforting, inviting and wonderfully homely. Fyriskaka is a Swedish classic
This apple and coconut cake has a buttery shortcrust base, a layer of soft, tangy apples and a crisp coconut meringue that tastes just like coconut macaroons :). It’s a lovely, delicate cake, quite different from a traditional tall apple cake, but every bit as delicious.
Deliciously moist Dorset apple cake – a classic British bake from Dorset in south-west England. The cake combines chunks of sweet-tart apples with the signature crunchy topping created by baked demerara sugar. Traditionally, it’s made with the
Apple cake with apple halves is a classic shortcrust cake with cinnamon apples in the middle. It’s simple (no need to peel or slice the apples), delicious, and has already won a few hearts!