Apple Rose Cake

Apple ribbons form roses in a light cinnamon sponge.

Cooking time ≈ 1 h 5 min

Estimated nutrition · Per serving
≈ 220 kcal · Protein 5 g · Carbs 44 g · Fat 4 g

Ingredients

• 3/4–1 cup sugar (to taste)
• 4 eggs
• 0.8–1 cup flour
• pinch of vanilla
• 3–4 medium apples
• 1/2 tsp cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp baking powder (or according to package instructions)
• butter
• powdered sugar for serving (optional)

Method

1. Heat the oven to 170°C / 340°F. Beat eggs, sugar and vanilla until airy, then gently mix in baking powder, cinnamon and flour.
2. Pour into a buttered pan. Peel most apples into long thin ribbons and loosely roll into roses, spacing them at least 3 cm apart on the batter.
3. Dice remaining apple and place between the roses without making a dense layer. Bake 40–45 minutes.
4. Test the middle between roses with a skewer. If wet, cover loosely with foil and bake another 10–15 minutes. Add optional powdered sugar.