Moist Apple & Raisin Cake
A wonderfully soft apple cake fragrant with cinnamon and studded with plump raisins. Simple to make and impressive to share, it's the perfect treat for afternoon tea or dessert. A dusting of powdered sugar gives it a beautiful, irresistible finish.
🛒 Ingredients
28 servings
- 1 cup vegetable oil (sunflower)
- 4 eggs
- 1½ cups granulated sugar
- 3 apples (Golden Delicious or Fuji)
- ½ cup raisins
- 2½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- Powdered sugar for finishing
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Directions
- 1
Preheat oven to 350 °F (180 °C). Grease and flour a large baking pan.
- 2
In a blender, combine oil and eggs until smooth. Add the sugar and the peels of 2 apples, then blend again until well combined.
- 3
In a large bowl, sift the flour and stir in the baking powder, cinnamon, peeled diced apples, and raisins.
- 4
Pour the liquid mixture over the dry ingredients and fold gently with a spatula until a smooth batter forms.
- 5
Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake 40–45 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- 6
Allow to cool slightly, then dust generously with powdered sugar and a pinch of cinnamon before serving.
💡 Chef's Tip
Blending the apple peels into the batter adds natural flavour and a gorgeous golden hue. Swap raisins for chopped walnuts for a delightful crunch.
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