This Granny Smith apple sponge cake is perfect for a breakfast or snack full of flavour and freshness. The tartness of the apples combines beautifully with the softness of the sponge, creating a fluffy and delicious dessert that everyone will enjoy.
Ingredients (for 8 people):
- 4 Granny Smith apples, peeled and cored.
- 200 g sugar
- 3 eggs L
- 200 g mild olive oil
- 250 g pastry flour
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 16 g baking powder
- 1 pinch of salt
- Icing sugar for sprinkling
- Fresh fruit (optional, for garnish)
Elaboration:
- Peel and mash 2 of the Granny Smith apples. Slice the other 2 into thin slices to decorate the top of the cake. Set aside separately.
- In a large bowl, beat the eggs with the sugar until the mixture whitens and increases in volume. This will take a few minutes and is important for a fluffy cake.
- Add the olive oil a little at a time while continuing to whisk, making sure it is well integrated.
- In another bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, cinnamon and pinch of salt. Then add them to the wet mixture and mix with a stirring motion until you obtain a homogeneous dough.
- Add the 2 crushed apples to the batter and mix gently.
- Preheat the oven to 180°C. Pour the mixture into a greased baking tin and arrange the reserved apple slices on top, decorating as desired. Bake for about 40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Leave the cake to cool on a wire rack and, once cool, sprinkle icing sugar on top. You can decorate it with fresh fruit for an extra touch.
Suggested presentation:
- Serve the sponge cake with a cup of tea or coffee. Its spongy texture and apple flavour make it ideal for mid-afternoon as well as for a special breakfast.
- You can serve it with a few strands of liquid caramel on top, or with cream or crème anglaise or even vanilla ice cream.
Preparation time:
- Preparation time: 20 minutes
- Cooking time: 40 minutes
- Total time: 1 hour
Additional advice:
- You can add a little ground ginger if you want a more intense spice.
- For a crunchy touch, sprinkle with slivered almonds before baking.
Calories and nutritional data (per approximate serving):
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Protein: 4 g
- Fat: 14 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
Dare to make this delicious Granny Smith apple sponge cake! Its mild flavour and spongy texture will make you and everyone who tastes it fall in love with it. Share your results and let me know how it turned out - enjoy!
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