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Hanna's French Apple Cake

Hanna's French Apple Cake is a cakes recipe made with Water, Caster Sugar, and Butter Softened. Add it to your meal plan and shop the whole list in one go.

Ingredients

• 75 ml
• 85 g
• 100 g
• 130 g

Method (preview)

1. 1

   SERVE WITH Peel the apples, cut into halves and remove the cores.

2. 2

   Bring the water and sugar to the boil. Add the apple pieces and simmer gently until soft. Set aside to cool.

3. 3

   Preheat the oven to 200C/400F/Gas Mark 6.

4. 4

   Beat the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.

5. 5

   Add the egg yolks, one at a time, then the almonds and lemon peel.

6. 6

   Beat the egg whites until they form stiff peaks and fold carefully into the mixture.

7. 7

   Drain the apples and transfer to an ovenproof dish.

8. 8

   Sprinkle over the almonds.

9. 9

   Bake the apple cake for 15-20 mins or until it is golden.

10. 10

    Serve the cake lukewarm or cold with custard or whipped cream.