https://www.cutoutandkeep.net/projects/somerset-cider-and-apple-cake • Posted by EmmaInOtherland
I live in Bristol which is nestled between North Somerset and South Somerset. This area is known for it's delicious cider and recipes from this part of the world use cider in many imaginative ways to flavour both savoury and sweet dishes. Here is a traditional cider cake with a somerset twist. We sourced Somerset cider and locally produced apples to make this
I live in Bristol which is nestled between North Somerset and South Somerset. This area is known for it's delicious cider and recipes from this part of the world use cider in many imaginative ways to flavour both savoury and sweet dishes. Here is a traditional cider cake with a somerset twist. We sourced Somerset cider and locally produced apples to make this
(The night before) Soak the sultanas overnight in the cider and take the butter out of the fridge to soften. The next day, gather together your remaining ingredients.
Pre-heat the oven to 180°C Grease an 8 in / 21 cm square cake tin with a little butter
Cream together the butter and sugar until smooth
Add the eggs and mix together well
Sift together the flour and bicarbonate into a large mixing bowl
Add half of the flour and bicarbonate to the other ingredients and beat together
Peel, core and slice the apples
Add in the sultanas and cider to the other ingredients, then add this to the remaining flour and bicarbonate and mix together well.
Layer the apple in the bottom of the tin, cover quickly with the cake mixture and place in the pre-heated oven. If the mixture is left sitting around, the cake will not rise.
Bake for 45 min - 1 hr, checking with a skewer. Once cooked, cool in the tin for 30 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack or plate to cool completely.
Serve and enjoy!